Unlike the traditional way of straightening your teeth using metal braces, Invisible teeth aligners, such as Byte teeth aligners, often known as clear teeth aligners, discreetly straighten your teeth without the fear of getting attention. They are custom-made mouthpieces made by an orthodontist. It is as effective as the metal braces. Invisible teeth aligners help you to maintain a beautiful smile. However, there are a few things to be considered before getting invisible teeth aligners.

• Discipline should be maintained.

The use of invisible teeth aligners requires some discipline. Usually, they are worn throughout the day to achieve maximum benefit and results. However, they are only removed when you are about to have something to eat. 

• Remove aligners before eating.

Aligners should be removed before eating, and the teeth should be cleaned before placing the aligners back to remove any residue of food left in between your teeth or on the gums.

• Remove before drinking acidic drinks.

The aligners should be removed before drinking any carbonated and acidic drink as they may cause discoloration on the aligners. 

• AVOID SMOKING

The yellow discoloration caused by smoking cannot be removed from the invisible aligners by washing, so the damage will be permanent, and it is unhealthy and unhygienic for your teeth and gums, so avoid smoking while wearing invisible teeth aligners.

• Teeth become more sensitive.

Aligners implement a constant force on your teeth to move them to the desired position, so the teeth become more sensitive to they should be used with more care.

• Cleaning aligners regularly

As the aligners are used throughout the day and are removed for only two hours so if they are not cleaned properly, they become smelly and discolored, so clean them properly before using them again.

• Take care of oral hygiene. 

Teeth should be brushed thoroughly before using aligners as there might be some residue left behind stuck in your teeth and gums after eating, which may cause consequences such as misalignment.

• The use of aligners may affect your speech.

At the beginning of the treatment, one may experience difficulty in speech, but once the aligners are set, they won't feel it anymore.

• Avoid chewing gum

You cannot chew gum while wearing teeth aligners as the gum might stick to the aligners, and it might cause a hindrance in its performance.

•  Aligner should not be removed throughout the treatment 

Aligners should not be removed until the orthodontic treatment is over. Some patients have to wear aligners for more than 2 years to achieve the result.

•  Aligners may become hard to remove

Aligners are custom-made according to your teeth and may become hard to remove if they are not removed regularly. They might get stuck to your teeth which is unhealthy for your oral hygiene. 

Conclusion:

Invisible teeth aligners are the best teeth treatment product used to maintain a perfect smile. They are very sensitive and should be used with proper care because the hygiene of the teeth aligner is linked with your health. You should always keep in mind the dos and don’ts and consult your orthodontist.