{"id":2173,"date":"2026-02-13T19:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=2173"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:02:29","slug":"invisalign-dos-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/invisalign-dos-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Keep My Invisalign Treatment on Track?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_567329196__1744668735_61116.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign aligner with case and brush\" class=\"wp-image-2174\" style=\"width:299px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_567329196__1744668735_61116.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_567329196__1744668735_61116-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_567329196__1744668735_61116-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alignment issues like gaps, crowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites can be unsightly and comfortable and may lead to a host of oral health issues like jaw pain, tooth injuries, and infections. Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> can be a fantastic way to straighten out a smile without the conspicuous metal parts and numerous dietary restrictions that come with traditional metal braces. Here\u2019s a quick look at a few excellent habits to maintain during Invisalign treatment as well as a few practices to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do to Keep My Invisalign Treatment Smooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your orthodontist will provide you with detailed treatment instructions before you begin the Invisalign process, and complying with them will be the best way to keep your realignment on track. These will probably include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wearing your aligners at least twenty hours a day. It\u2019s typically best to only remove them for oral hygiene sessions and meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinsing your aligners each time before putting them back on your teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoroughly brushing and flossing each time before inserting your aligners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing each set of aligners for about two weeks before switching to the next set in your sequence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully cleaning your aligners at least once daily to prevent staining and accumulations of debris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storing your aligners in a clean, durable case when not wearing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Avoid During Invisalign Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain practices can set your Invisalign clear aligners up for loss or damage. To prevent this, observe the following guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never eat or drink anything but liquid water when wearing your aligners. Chewing while wearing them can cause them to warp and break and exposing them to colorful foods and beverages can stain them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never leave your aligners out in the open when not wearing them. Countless appliances get crushed or thrown out due to patients placing them on napkins next to their eating spaces when they take them out for meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t smoke while wearing your aligners as this may cause them to develop unsightly yellow stains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper Invisalign habits will set you up to achieve a healthier and more beautiful smile. Consulting with your orthodontist will help you understand how to keep your treatment process smooth and complication-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serenity Orthodontics straightens the smiles of patients in Jonesboro as well as Cumming, Braselton, and Suwanee. Led by Drs. Susan Podray-Donovan, Kylie Lewis, and Karolina Pelt, the staff treats each patient with compassion, courtesy, and outstanding customer service. Areas of expertise include traditional orthodontics, Damon braces, and Invisalign clear aligners. To schedule your orthodontic consultation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/contact-us.html\">contact the practice on the web<\/a> or dial <strong>(678) 879-3006<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alignment issues like gaps, crowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites can be unsightly and comfortable and may lead to a host of oral health issues like jaw pain, tooth injuries, and infections. 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