4 Smart Travel Tips While Wearing Invisalign

Wearing Invisalign clear braces while traveling doesn’t have to be a challenge. One of the benefits this type of orthodontic treatment offers is its flexibility. However, it is important that you remain mindful of the steps you must follow if you want to make sure your smile stays on track. As you prepare for your upcoming trip, travel easier with Invisalign using these four smart tips.

Bring a Travel Kit for Your Smile

Make sure to keep a small travel kit that is specifically for your smile. Some of the most important items you’ll need include a travel toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash, and additional aligners.

This will allow you to keep your smile and Invisalign clean at all times, no matter if you are on a plane, in a car, or on a bus or train.

Stick to Your Normal Routine

It can be easier to abide by a routine when you’re at home; however, when traveling, you may be prone to dismissing normal oral hygiene habits. When undergoing treatment with Invisalign, you must continue to clean your teeth, gums, and aligners regularly.

This means brushing at least twice a day for two minutes, flossing once before bed, and rinsing with antimicrobial mouthwash. You’ll also need to thoroughly brush your aligners with clear soap and lukewarm water, as well as soak them in Invisalign Cleaning Crystals or denture cleaner.

Check Your Destination’s Tap Water

Not all water is safe to drink or use, which is why it’s important to understand what kind of water supply is available in the country you’re visiting. If you discover that it is not safe to ingest, do not plan to rinse your trays with it either.

Instead, keep bottled water on hand so that you can properly clean your mouth and aligners without potentially making yourself sick.

Wear Your Trays 20-22 Hours a Day

Plan to wear your aligners 20-22 hours each day. This is necessary if you want your teeth to move accordingly. Continuous pressure is required for timely results, so you should only remove them when eating or drinking (anything but water).

Enjoying three meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – as well as two snacks, will still give you enough time to adequately clean your trays and stay within the 20-22-hour wear time.

Your investment in Invisalign can serve as motivation to do what is necessary to keep your treatment on track, even while traveling.

About the Practice
San Antonio Smiles Dental & Orthodontics is led by Dr. Gonzalez, who is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Offering Invisalign to patients who desire a straighter set of teeth, he and his team build personalized treatment plans to ensure each person’s results are truly one of a kind. From beginning to end, patients can expect our staff to remain available to answer questions and offer suggestions to help when it comes to living with clear aligners and how to adjust. If you want to straighten your teeth with Invisalign and need help to make sure you don’t experience a delay, call our office or visit our website to schedule an appointment.