Your Clear Aligner Guide

Wear your aligners 20–22 hours per day, every day. The only time they should be out is when you are eating, drinking anything other than water, or brushing and flossing.

New aligners can feel snug. Use the PUL tool as shown at your visit, starting at the back corners and gently working forward. Do not force a tray off. Call if you cannot remove it comfortably.

Consistent wear helps your teeth stay on track. Let us know if you are struggling to meet your wear time.

If you miss a day, do not skip ahead. Contact us for advice about your current set and next scan.

Do not drink coffee, tea, wine, or colored beverages with your aligners in. They will stain the plastic and trap liquid against your teeth, increasing the risk of cavities.

Your treatment is monitored remotely through the Dental Monitoring app. Each week, submit a scan through the app. Our team reviews it and confirms whether you are ready to advance or need a few more days in your current set.

Set up the Dental Monitoring app before your first scan using the instructions from your visit. Call if you need help getting started.

Do not advance to your next aligner set until you receive confirmation from our team through the app. Advancing too early can compromise your results.

If you have questions between appointments, you can message our team directly through the Dental Monitoring app.

Advance only when Dental Monitoring confirms your teeth have tracked correctly. Once we approve the change, switch to the new set as directed. Mild pressure can occur, but a tray that will not seat or causes strong pain needs a check.

Use the Chewies as shown at your visit to help seat the aligners. Follow your assigned timing, and do not use them to force a poorly fitting tray into place.

Always keep your previous set. If a new set breaks or is lost, your prior set serves as a backup. Never discard a completed set until treatment is fully finished.

Small tooth-colored buttons called attachments have been bonded to some of your teeth. These give your aligners the grip needed to move teeth in specific directions. They are barely visible and will be removed at the end of treatment.

Avoid biting hard foods directly on them. If an attachment comes off, contact us so we can decide whether it needs replacement before your next visit.

IPR involves gently polishing a tiny amount of enamel from between specific teeth to create space for movement. We plan the amount for your teeth and explain it before the procedure.

You may notice some sensitivity afterward. Tell us if it persists or gets worse.

Rinse your aligners with cool water every time you remove them. Avoid hot water because it can warp the plastic and change the fit.

Clean your aligners gently with a soft toothbrush and a small amount of clear, unscented dish soap or a dedicated aligner cleaning tablet. Avoid abrasive toothpaste, which can scratch the aligners.

Do not soak aligners in colored mouthwash because it can stain them.

Always store them in their case when not in your mouth. Wrapping aligners in a napkin is the most common way they are accidentally thrown away.

Brush your teeth after every meal before reinserting your aligners. Food and sugar trapped beneath a tray can increase the risk of cavities.

Floss once daily and rinse thoroughly with water if you cannot brush after a meal.

Continue your regular hygiene visits throughout treatment.