Get a Tool to Help Remove Your Trays
One of the unfortunate downsides of having Invisalign is that it's bad for your manicures. It's nearly impossible to take off your trays without using the tips of your nails, so having a tool to remove your aligners will help keep your nail polish from chipping. You can order the Outie ($23) online to add to your care kit. The Outie is a plastic clamp with a tiny hook that will easily remove your plastic attachments. Not only will you save your manicure, but you can also avoid constantly putting your fingers in your mouth.
Never Insert Your Trays After Eating Without Brushing First
Recommended wear of Invisalign is 22 hours daily, so you might be tempted to pop your trays back in immediately after eating to meet your goal. But no matter how determined you are to keep your trays on, never put them back in your mouth without brushing. Putting your trays in without cleaning your teeth puts you at risk for developing cavities and staining your aligners with the remnants of your food.
Set a Timer
Set a timer as a reminder to put on your trays after eating. It might feel obsessive to count the amount of time you're leaving your trays out of your mouth to snack, but the closer you come to meeting your 22-hour goal each day, the closer you come to the smile of your dreams.
