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Invisalign aligners are also removable, adding convenience. While undergoing Invisalign treatment, you can remove the aligners to brush your teeth and to eat. Unfortunately, this convenience also leads some people to believe that they can remove the aligners at other times, as well. 

How Long Must Invisalign Aligners Be Worn Each Day?

One question we hear all the time is, how long must I wear my Invisalign braces; and can I wear them just at night? 

Invisalign aligners are designed to work at their best if they are kept on the teeth for at least 22 hours every day. If they are only worn at night, this will provide 8 hours of wearing time on average, which is not enough to produce the desired results. In fact, if you only wear the Invisalign aligners at night, it is likely that your teeth will move back to their original position, resulting in discomfort and often necessitating new aligners, which adds to the expense of the treatment.

Getting the Most Out of Invisalign

If you are committed to reaching your goal of completely corrected teeth, it is imperative that you follow the advice of your Arlington, TX dentist. This includes specific instructions on how long to wear the aligners each day, when to switch to the next aligner in the series, and how to go about cleaning and otherwise caring for your teeth during treatment. His advice will also supply a series of scheduled return trips to allow the doctor to take a look at the progress. These appointments are important because if the patient’s teeth are not responding to treatment, he will need to apply a different procedure; the sooner he knows this the better.

To find out more about how Invisalign works and how it can help you achieve a beautiful smile, please contact a dentist specializing in orthodontics in Fort Worth, TX.