Do'sÂ
- Wear Aligners 24/7 ( Including Nights ) except for eating , brushing , flossing & swimmingÂ
- You can drink with Aligners ONÂ
- Expect an increase of Saliva & speech in the first weekÂ
- Aligners will fit tightly during the first 2 days then loosen during the 2 week periodÂ
- Remove the Aligner by pulling off one side of your back teeth with both hands and keep pulling them offÂ
- Place your Aligners in the case we provide any time they are not being wornÂ
- Wear each set of Aligners for TWO weeksÂ
- Wear Aligners in the correct numerical order ( Each Aligner is labeled by number and with a U or L to designate upper or lower )Â
- Keep one Aligner as a back up in case you lose the correct AlignerÂ
- Keep it away from any pets at home . We recommend placing the Aligners in the provided box at a higher placeÂ
- Clean once a day preferably in the morning with hand wash soap & toothbrush ( provided to you )Â
- If you lose the Aligners , please call the office right awayÂ
Don'tÂ
- Don't eat with the Aligners On
- Don't place the Aligners in a napkin tissue at any time . Many Aligners have accidentally been thrown out this wayÂ
- Don't use your teeth to "bite " your aligners into place
- If you have pets , don't place your aligners anywhere that your pets can reach themÂ
- Do not use denture cleaner , alcohol or bleach to clean the alignersÂ
- Do not use boiling water or warm water on the alignersÂ
- Don't chew gum with your aligners onÂ
- Don't smoke with aligners OnÂ
JUST IN CASE..Â
- If you lose the attachment that helps the aligner snap on , don't get panik , we can always fix it at your next appointmentÂ
- If you lose one of your aligner trays , please wear the previous saved aligner and call the office right awayÂ
- Any over the counter medication is recommended for temporary soreness of the teethÂ
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