{"id":113,"date":"2022-09-08T15:36:21","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T15:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2022-09-08T15:36:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T15:36:22","slug":"how-to-floss-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/08\/how-to-floss-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsure How to Floss with Invisalign? Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the beginning of your Invisalign<\/a> treatment, you may have lots of questions. How long will it take to straighten my teeth? How do I remove my trays? How do I floss with Invisalign? Of course, your orthodontist will answer all of these questions as well as any others you have during your initial consultation. However, if you want to do a bit more research on the last question, then keep reading to learn how to floss with Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

First, Why Is It Important to Floss with Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many patients have heard the myth that you can\u2019t get cavities with Invisalign. Unfortunately, that\u2019s not the case. Since you have to remove your aligners before eating anything, your teeth are just as vulnerable to decay. Plus, if you don\u2019t clean them properly, the trays can hold food particles and plaque against them for hours on end. Naturally, you don\u2019t want weak, brittle, and decayed teeth at the end of your Invisalign treatment. So, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that you floss after each meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Floss with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re worried about flossing with Invisalign, you\u2019ll be happy to hear that it\u2019s super easy! All you have to do is remove your aligners and floss like usual. Of course, now is a good time to focus on technique, especially if you\u2019ve fallen out of the habit of flossing daily. Remember: aggressively pushing the floss up and down won\u2019t effectively remove plaque, and you may unintentionally damage your gums in the process. Simply glide the floss between each tooth, cleaning both sides of your teeth in the process. Remove any debris from the floss and move onto the next tooth, gently working your way throughout your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Additional Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing goes a long way in preventing oral health concerns like gum disease and tooth decay. To keep your teeth happy and healthy, you should also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n