{"id":138,"date":"2024-05-13T21:46:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T21:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2024-06-07T21:48:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T21:48:14","slug":"meet-22-hours-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fsdentalarts.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/meet-22-hours-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"The Countdown Begins: How to Meet Your 22-Hour Wear Time with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many people could benefit greatly from correcting alignment issues like overbites, underbites, and crossbites with orthodontic treatment but are hesitant to commit to traditional braces that are irremovable while involving many dietary restrictions. Luckily, Invisalign<\/a> offers an alternative treatment option through removable and virtually invisible clear aligners that allow patients to eat whatever they want. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to wear your aligners for the required twenty-two hours each day and a few tips for meeting that mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need to Wear My Invisalign Clear Aligners for Twenty-two Hours Each Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orthodontic treatments work by exerting constant pressure on the teeth to shift them into and hold them in more optimal positions. Invisalign achieves this through a sequence of customized aligners with each set being designed to move the teeth a little bit more from where the last one left off. When the patient is not wearing their clear aligners, the teeth will begin to shift out of alignment again, and this happening for too long too frequently can lead to discomfort and potentially expensive delays in treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Consistently Wear My Invisalign Clear Aligners for Twenty-two Hours Each Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While twenty-two hours may sound like a lot, it\u2019s not a hard mark to hit if you\u2019ve developed the proper routine. A few tips to keep in mind while wearing Invisalign include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n