
Maximizing Invisalign Success: Tips for Busy Adults
Invisalign is a game-changing orthodontic solution—especially for busy adults juggling hectic schedules. Many of our adult Invisalign patients are parents, working full-time, and need results fast. The success of your Invisalign journey is largely dependent on your commitment to the schedule. To help you maximize your Invisalign success, here are some practical tips tailored to busy adults.
1. Stay Consistent with Wear Time
Invisalign aligners must be worn for 20-22 hours daily to achieve desired results. A busy schedule might lead to you forgetting to put the aligners in after a meal. Set a notification on your phone whenever you take your aligners out, so you have a secondary reminder if/when life gets busy and you forget!
2. Invest in Travel-Friendly Oral Care Kits
Preparation makes life on-the-go much easier to navigate. Keep a small pouch with a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a case for your aligners on hand. This makes it easy to maintain your oral hygiene routine no matter if you’re working, traveling, or attending events. You can quickly pop into the restroom and put your aligners back in while maintaining cleanliness.
3. Plan Meals and Snacks
You make enough decisions every day – let lunch be the meal you do not have to worry about. This can be the hardest meal to plan as an Invisalign wearer because it often takes place away from your home. By planning out your lunch and workday snacks in advance, is a great way to maximize your Invisalign success as it allows you to prepare for any brushing and flossing post meal.
If you’re not near your toothbrush—don’t worry!
Invisalign was made to be a flexible option. Swishing your mouth with water or chewing sugarless gum post meal can help remove food from the teeth. That way you can put your aligners back on and brush later!
4. Schedule Around Big Events (if possible)
We advise patients to schedule aligner changes for times when they have more downtime—think evenings or weekends. This isn’t always possible but if/when it is, it’s a great way to allow yourself time to adjust to the new trays. This also minimizes disruption to your daily activities.
5. Use Advanced Tools to Stay on Track
At Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, we incorporate digital tools like the iTero Scanner to monitor progress and ensure we’re maximizing Invisalign success! We want to keep the treatment timeline as short and efficient as possible and routine scans allow us to make any necessary corrections as we go.
Invisalign at Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics
As a Top 1% Invisalign Provider, we are uniquely equipped to support you on your journey to a more confident smile. Our patient-centered approach ensures your treatment fits seamlessly into your life—regardless of how hectic your schedule is. Our team of orthodontists is here to ease any concerns you may have throughout your Invisalign treatment as well as find solutions for any issues that arise.
Ready to start your Invisalign journey? Schedule your free consultation today and let us help you achieve a smile that complements your busy lifestyle!