Adjusting to Life Wearing Invisalign Aligners
Quick. Name two things that traditional wire and metal braces have in common with Invisalign. First, both are methods of straightening misaligned teeth. Second, …. Hello? Anything? Ok, here it is. Both braces and Invisalign require a period of adjustment. In essence, wearing braces and Invisalign’s clear and removable aligners takes some getting used to. Fair enough, but how long does it take to adjust to Invisalign? As experienced Invisalign dentists in Calgary, here’s how we answer that question for new and nervous patients. Getting started When your aligners arrive there is no more reason for delay. Take some time to check out how the aligners are organized and dated. Take a look at the instructions for any things you should do before putting your first aligner in place for the first time. Follow those instructions, then… go for it. It’s going to feel odd. One thing that people who wear Invisalign in NE Calgary always say is that the most uncomfortable hours and days a...