{"id":84,"date":"2024-07-08T03:56:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T03:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.granddentalsycamore.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2024-08-09T04:18:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T04:18:54","slug":"invisalign-how-to-floss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.granddentalsycamore.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/08\/invisalign-how-to-floss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Floss Your Teeth While Wearing Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners are an alternative solution for patients to undergo orthodontic treatment in a more flexible and easy-to-use way. Apart from its discreetness, its removable trays make it possible to eat, drink, and maintain better oral health. But why is flossing so essential? Isn\u2019t brushing enough to keep teeth and aligners healthy? Read on to learn the proper way to clean between teeth and how it can positively affect Invisalign treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is So Important About Flossing While Wearing Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adding flossing to one\u2019s dental routine is essential, even while wearing Invisalign. The reality is that a person\u2019s tooth alignment can often make them more susceptible to developing gum disease \u2013 a problem that often forms as a result of poor oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Invisalign is recommended to create space for overcrowded or crooked teeth, there is a chance that the individual is already at risk of developing oral health issues like gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients should be sure to adequately brush and floss their teeth after removing their Invisalign aligners. Not only does it allow for improved oral health, but it also prevents harmful bacteria from transferring to aligners. They, too, require a thorough cleaning but the removal of any food particles from teeth and gums can keep trays healthier over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There a Correct Way to Floss Effectively?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there is a right and wrong way to floss one\u2019s teeth. While countless products on the market make flossing easier and more convenient (i.e., floss pickers, water irrigators), many patients continue to use traditional waxed dental floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an individual is preparing to clean between their teeth, they should use a piece of floss that is about 12 inches long. After winding the floss on one end around each pointer finger, there should be about one inch of floss between the fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying just enough pressure and a back-and-forth motion, the string should remain tight while moving it between two teeth. Patients are to create a \u201cC\u201d shape with the floss to ensure proper cleaning of each tooth before gently moving on to the next tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This careful approach to flossing will ensure that patients do not damage their teeth or gums as well as maintain a clean and healthy smile throughout Invisalign treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear aligners may be more flexible than traditional metal braces, but they do require maintenance and proper cleaning. Patients who take the time to care for their smile during orthodontic treatment can expect beautiful results and a healthier smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Grand Dental \u2013 Sycamore
<\/strong>At Grand Dental \u2013 Sycamore, our dentists want to help our patients do everything possible to maintain good oral health and hygiene. When treating someone with Invisalign, the necessity for clean teeth and gums can have a positive impact on the state of a person\u2019s aligners. To avoid stains and possible gum disease, our team offers helpful tips to make brushing and flossing easier over time. Visit our website<\/a> to learn more about why good dental health is a crucial part of Invisalign\u2019s success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Invisalign clear aligners are an alternative solution for patients to undergo orthodontic treatment in a more flexible and easy-to-use way. Apart from its discreetness, its removable trays make it possible to eat, drink, and maintain better oral health. But why is flossing so essential? Isn\u2019t brushing enough to keep teeth and aligners healthy? Read on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nInvisalign | How to Floss | Grand Dental - Sycamore<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to make sure you\u2019re practicing good oral hygiene while wearing Invisalign? 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