Your Invisalign provider wants you to have a good time on Halloween. Even though you have aligners on your teeth, you can absolutely enjoy the candy and sweets of the season. However, it is important to keep the potential spooky side effects in mind if you don’t follow the rules of Invisalign during trick or treating.
1. Protect Your Oral Health
Because Halloween is known for so many sugary, sticky treats, neglecting to give your teeth extra TLC during this spooky time can result in disaster. Invisalign aligners are easily removed for every Halloween meal and snack, so remember to thoroughly clean your teeth before putting trays back in. Otherwise, bacteria and food particles will be situated snugly on and in between teeth.
One of the worst things that can happen during Invisalign treatment is getting a cavity. You don’t want to delay treatment time because you need to sit for a tooth-colored filling or crown – the new presence of either of these could affect the fit of your trays and further interfere with the Invisalign process.
2. Be Smart About Removing Trays
Eating with Invisalign trays in place can lead to odors, stains, and broken aligners. Before you know it, that invisible treatment becomes very noticeable. When you’re ready to eat anything on Halloween – even just one peanut butter cup or a gummy worm – always remove your aligners and place them safely in their case so they’re protected.
You’ll make better decisions about the sweets you indulge in if you wait for one big moment to nosh on your favorites. Take out the trays, eat what you love, brush and floss, put the trays back in. This method makes you less likely to overeat and protects Invisalign too.
3. Take Advantage of Ghostly Features
Your Invisalign provider has provided instructions for wearing trays. The best practice is to have the aligners in place for 20 to 22 hours a day. You might want to remove the trays for trick or treating, a Halloween party, or fun photos, but remember that half of Invisalign’s great reputation comes from its appearance.
The trays are clear, super-thin, and fit snugly. They’re hard to see and blend right into your smile. Invisalign won’t get in the way of your Halloween look or fun. Just keep those trays in until you’re ready to dig in.
4. Eat Chocolate
Chocolate is one of the best candies for your teeth. If you’re sticking with soft sweets and centers and avoiding any nutty or sticky additions like caramel, chocolate will melt quickly off tooth enamel. Follow your indulgence with water and a thorough brushing before you put Invisalign trays back in place.
5. Rely on Your Fort Lauderdale Invisalign Provider
Your dentist anticipates plenty of emergency appointments and last-minute dental care come October 31, but you can avoid being part of that group by simply following your Invisalign rules, even on special, tasty holidays like Halloween.
Get support for your treatment and answers to any questions about special occasions from Dr. Charmaine Johnson, Fort Lauderdale Invisalign provider. Contact the Premier Smile Center to schedule a consultation.
