{"id":296,"date":"2019-07-05T15:16:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T15:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/?p=296"},"modified":"2019-08-07T15:25:17","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:25:17","slug":"5-facts-invisalign-in-friendship-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/05\/5-facts-invisalign-in-friendship-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Know About Invisalign in Friendship Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197340569__1565190988_91570-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"clear Invisalign aligners\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197340569__1565190988_91570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197340569__1565190988_91570-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_197340569__1565190988_91570.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Invisalign in Friendship Heights utilizes a series of clear aligners that are custom-fitted to your mouth to gently shift your teeth into their ideal positions. This modern orthodontic treatment doesn\u2019t require the cumbersome look and feel of brackets and wires and is even removable! If you have crooked or misaligned teeth or a bite problem, be sure to schedule a consultation to see if clear braces are right for you. Read on to get a better idea of what to expect from the treatment process before you dedicate yourself to it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Even Though They\u2019re Removable, You\u2019ll Still Have To Wear Them<\/h2>\n<p>Like any orthodontic treatment, you\u2019ll need to wear your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> aligners every day to get the results you\u2019d like. Because the trays are removable, it can be incredibly\u00a0tempting to take them out and forget to put them back in. In order to stay on your timeline, you\u2019ll need to wear your trays for at least 22 hours each day. That means that\u00a0you\u2019ll need to quickly eat your meals and snacks and get in the habit of always having your aligners in your mouth.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel Toothbrushes Are Going To Be Your New Best Friend<\/h2>\n<p>Before you receive your first set of aligners, be sure to go out and buy a couple of travel toothbrushes. You\u2019ll use them to brush between your three meals each day. That means that no matter where you are, you\u2019ll need to clear your teeth of food debris to prevent oral health problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Minimize Discomfort and Pain<\/h2>\n<p>One reason that Invisalign treatment is so preferred over traditional metal braces is that the aligners are made of a clear, smooth, FDA-approved plastic. With brackets and wires, they can tear up your oral tissues and you\u2019ll need to use orthodontic wax to ease your pain. Each time you get a new series of trays, you may notice slight soreness, but it\u2019s nothing that can\u2019t be handled with over-the-counter pain medications. Also, it\u2019ll only last a\u00a0couple of days.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Clean Aligners With Toothpaste<\/h2>\n<p>The best benefit of using Invisalign aligners to straighten your teeth is that they\u2019re practically unnoticeable. Patients sometimes make the mistake of brushing them with toothpaste to clean them, when really, this can damage and scratch them up. Toothpaste is too abrasive for your aligners, instead, use a clear antibacterial soap or special Invisalign cleanser and a soft-bristled brush.<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment Time May Be Longer Than You Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The average Invisalign treatment is shorter than traditional braces, but it could still be months before you get your straighter smile. Sometimes, patients may need an extra series of trays towards the end of their treatment to help them get their teeth in their ideal positions. Even though you won\u2019t have to endure your aligners as long as you would metal braces, it\u2019s important to still realize that this is a process that still takes time.<\/p>\n<p>To learn whether Invisalign treatment is right for you, schedule a consultation with your dentist. They can answer any\u00a0questions you have and help you know what to expect throughout the process. With consultation and knowing these truths about Invisalign, you\u2019ll be able to make the best decision for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Yelena Obholz believes in not only improving her patient\u2019s oral health, but also giving them a smile to be proud of. That\u2019s why she offers a variety of cosmetic procedures such as Invisalign. She routinely takes continuing education dental classes and is enrolled in the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. She focuses on providing her patients with the best quality of care and most advanced techniques in the dental field. For questions or to schedule a consultation for Invisalign, visit Aesthetic &amp; Family Dentistry of Washington\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact 202-364-8989.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invisalign in Friendship Heights utilizes a series of clear aligners that are custom-fitted to your mouth to gently shift your teeth into their ideal positions. This modern orthodontic treatment doesn\u2019t require the cumbersome look and feel of brackets and wires and is even removable! 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