{"id":2016,"date":"2021-02-19T08:21:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T08:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2016"},"modified":"2025-02-12T08:05:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T08:05:32","slug":"just-had-invisalign-fitted-a-survival-guide-for-those-first-few-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/just-had-invisalign-fitted-a-survival-guide-for-those-first-few-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Just had Invisalign fitted? A survival guide for those first few weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you are learning to cope with something new,\nwhatever it is, it can be a challenge; more so when it is the presence of\nsomething in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/invisalign-st-johns-wood.jpg\" alt=\"invisalign-st-john's-wood\" class=\"wp-image-2017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/invisalign-st-johns-wood.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/invisalign-st-johns-wood-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/invisalign-st-johns-wood-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While adult orthodontics has come leaps and\nbounds in recent years, there are still some aspects that cannot be removed\nentirely. In this instance, the presence of something new on your teeth (even\nif it is invisible to the naked eye), can be tough to get used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as many invisible and clear aligners are\nremovable, this can make it all the more tempting to simply remove and forget\nabout. But as you may have guessed, if you fail to keep these remarkable braces\nin your mouth, you cannot receive the benefits that come from wearing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So,\nhow do you adapt to having a brace like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/invisalign-st-johns-wood.html\">Invisalign in St\nJohn\u2019s Wood<\/a> in your mouth? Our team at <strong>Aura\nDental<\/strong> can provide you with some helpful hints and tips when you come to us\nfor your realignment as an adult, alongside providing you with orthodontic\ntreatments which are second to none. We pride ourselves on our customer care,\nso if you are an adult who has a question about a recently fitted brace, simply\ncall us and we will endeavour to answer you promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are some of our tips for adapting to <strong>Invisalign in St John\u2019s Wood<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consistent wear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a key advantage of <strong>Invisalign in St\nJohn\u2019s Wood<\/strong> is that it is removable, in those early weeks of\nadapting to it, you may want to keep it in your mouth all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help you get used to the feel of it\nagainst your tongue and cheeks, and will also help you to learn how to speak\nfaster than if you were constantly removing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocal exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <strong>Aura\nDental<\/strong> can advise you on oral exercises to help your tongue adapt to the\npresence of an invisible brace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may sound odd, singing is a great way to\nget yourself used to a brace as it utilises more facial muscles than talking\nalone does, so download your favourite songs and get singing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Same time removal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are comfortable with removing the brace,\ntry to do so at the same time each day; this will build a routine which will\nhelp you slot it into your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is out of your mouth, try to eat food\nand clean the brace as this will aid in the routine forming behaviours needed\nfor this brace to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep it clean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not clean this brace, it will feel\nuncomfortable in your mouth which will probably prompt you to remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to clean; simply run it under a cold\ntap (never hot, as it will warp!), and brush off any debris with a\nsoft-bristled toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay in touch!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in regular contact with our team at <strong>Aura Dental<\/strong> about progress and any\nqueries you may have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you are learning to cope with something new, whatever it is, it can be a challenge; more so when it is the presence of something in your mouth. While adult orthodontics has come leaps and bounds in recent years, there are still some aspects that cannot be removed entirely. In this instance, the presence &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auradentallondon.co.uk\/blog\/just-had-invisalign-fitted-a-survival-guide-for-those-first-few-weeks\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Just had Invisalign fitted? A survival guide for those first few weeks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2017,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Just had Invisalign fitted? 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