Instructions for Clear Aligners

Wear and Care

• Wear aligners 22 hours per day, removing them only to eat, drink (except water), and clean your teeth.

• Keep them in your case when not in use.

• Clean daily with cool water and a toothbrush. Avoid hot water—it may warp the plastic.

• Do not wrap them in paper towels/napkins.

• Keep away from pets (they love to chew them!)

• Do not put them in your pocket/backpack without the case.

Foods and Drinks

• Always remove aligners to eat or drink anything other than water.

• Rinse your mouth and aligners before reinserting.

Diet Guidelines

Avoid sticky, chewy, hard, and crunchy foods to prevent damage to the attachments:

• ❌ Chewing gum, toffees, caramel

• ❌ Popcorn, nuts, hard crackers

• ❌ Whole apples or carrots (only grated)

• ❌ Ice cubes

• ✅ Stick to soft foods like pasta, bananas, smoothies, and grated vegetables.

Speech and Comfort

• You may have a slight lisp initially—it will resolve quickly.

• Use wax if any attachments irritate your cheeks.

Emergencies

• If an aligner cracks or you lose it, contact us as soon as possible.

• Do not skip ahead to the next aligner unless advised.

• If there are any broken attachments, contact us.