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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Invisalign® Clear Aligners

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Invisalign® Clear Aligners

Invisalign® aligners are designed to be comfortable to wear. You may experience slight pressure or discomfort when you switch to a new set of aligners, but it should subside within a few days.

No, you should remove your aligners when eating or drinking anything other than water. This helps prevent staining and damage to the aligners.

For optimal results, it’s recommended to wear your Invisalign aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day, removing them only for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.

No, the treatment is painless. However, you may feel discomfort and pressure, particularly when you first start wearing them or when you switch to a new set of aligners. This will generally subside in a few days.

It may take a few days to adjust to speaking with the aligners, but most patients find that any speech changes are temporary and minimal.

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