How Modern Clear Aligners Fit an Active Lifestyle
Twenty years ago, straightening your teeth required significant sacrifices to your daily routine. Traditional metal brackets and wires came with a long list of restricted foods, tricky flossing routines, and metallic edges. Their material and restrictions made them a nightmare for anyone who played an instrument or played sports.
However, modern Invisalign aligners can easily fit into any routine. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Eat Anything!
Sticky or hard foods are a hazard for braces, as they can get stuck in or damage brackets. With metal braces, no movie popcorn, caramel apples, or chewy candy (among other restrictions). Aligners do not require the same restrictions, because you can just take them out to eat! Enjoy all of your favorite meals without worrying about damaging an orthodontic appliance.
2. Keep Your Normal Oral Hygiene Routine
Cleaning around metal brackets requires special floss threaders, tiny interdental brushes, and extra time. Any plaque left behind can increase the risk of cavities and cause permanent white spots. While oral hygiene is always important, Invisalign does not add extra hurdles. Take them out, then brush and floss as normal. Rinse them off and then put them back in.
3. Comfortable Speech
Early Invisalign trays were thicker and could cause a noticeable lisp that lasted for weeks. Now, our patients rarely bring up any speech changes. Modern aligners are thinner and laser-trimmed for a comfortable fit. They fit snugly over your teeth like a second skin, so most people quickly forget about them as they enjoy social events.
Start Your Straight Smile Journey with Invisalign Clear Aligners in Regina
Modern clear aligners straighten your smile without disrupting your busy life. Keep eating what you want and brushing as usual while comfortable, clear trays move you closer to your dream smile.
Call Signature Smiles at 306-584-8484 or book your consultation through our website to see if clear aligners in Regina are right for you!
