{"id":487,"date":"2018-11-03T23:17:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-03T23:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2018-12-19T23:37:21","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T23:37:21","slug":"best-results-dos-and-donts-for-invisalign-in-virginia-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/best-results-dos-and-donts-for-invisalign-in-virginia-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Results Dos and Don\u2019ts for Invisalign in Virginia Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_201682680__1545261977_44427.jpg\" alt=\"invisalign wearer\" class=\"wp-image-489\" width=\"292\" height=\"193\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While Invisalign is a fast and relatively easy form of orthodontics, you\u2019re still anxious to complete the treatment and enjoy more carefree times on the boardwalk and around the city with your friends. No one wants to put in the time, effort and financial investment of teeth straightening and not enjoy the stellar results you\u2019ve envisioned. To achieve your best results and fastest straightening time with Invisalign in Virginia Beach, follow these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do These Things with Invisalign<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist in Virginia Beach probably warned you about how you could slow down your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign progress,<\/a> but you might not have realized that you could also impact your results in a positive way. We\u2019ll look at ways you can help and ways you can hurt your Invisalign outcome and timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Do These Things with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don\u2019t move to the next aligner before the dentist says to \u2013 it won\u2019t make your treatment go faster.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t use aligners out of order.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t take the trays out to talk \u2013 you\u2019ll get better at it much faster if you practice talking with them in.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry about how your Invisalign looks \u2013 they\u2019re not very noticeable and certainly less visible than a mouthful of metal!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do These Things with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Floss every day. Those aligners can make it easy for food to stick around and do damage to your teeth.<\/li><li>Brush faithfully, for the same reason \u2013 if you have to have restorative dental work done, it can impact how your whole set of aligners fit.<\/li><li>Wear your aligners at least 22 hours a day.<\/li><li>For the first two full days with a new tray, wear your aligners all the time except to brush.<\/li><li>Go for the gold by opting for the \u201cbuttons\u201d or elastics that will help speed up your treatment.<\/li><li>Drink a lot of water to keep bacteria under control.<\/li><li>Follow your dentist\u2019s recommendations for what to eat and not eat.<\/li><li>Use a whitening toothpaste \u2013 it will work even better with Invisalign than without because the trays keep fluoride and the whitening substance on your teeth longer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Biggest Risk of Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, the biggest risk of Invisalign is\u2026well, you! They won\u2019t work if you don\u2019t wear them. Removing them for every little thing can have big consequences! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re in control of your success. Not wearing your aligners can do more than slow your treatment\u2026it can actually reverse previous progress or even change the course of your treatment. If you are as committed to your Invisalign success as your dentist is, you\u2019re sure to have the best results possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Smile by Design, Dr. Stephanie L. Santos and Dr. Vinita J. Folck understand the need to find a good fit in not only your Invisalign aligner trays, but also in the dentist you choose to straighten your teeth. That\u2019s why they offer a complimentary visit to meet them, tour their office and chat about what you\u2019re looking for in a dental practice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orthodonticslimited.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact them<\/a> at (757) 499-9639 to find out if you are a good candidate for Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Invisalign is a fast and relatively easy form of orthodontics, you\u2019re still anxious to complete the treatment and enjoy more carefree times on the boardwalk and around the city with your friends. 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