Overview: Learn how to properly wear, clean, and maintain clear aligner trays to ensure treatment stability and oral health.
Seat and wear clear aligner trays
Patients must follow these steps to correctly place the clear aligner trays in the mouth:
Place the clear aligner trays: Gently place the clear aligner trays in the mouth and use your fingers to guide the appliance into the correct position.
Avoid excessive force: Do not use force or push the clear aligner trays too far into the mouth with your tongue or bite hard.
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Use seating aids: If the clear aligner trays do not fully seat, use OrthoChews to move the trays into the correct position.
Compress the aligner trays using the chews until the trays are fully seated against the teeth
Use Chewies six to seven times daily.
Bite down on the Chewies for two to three minutes during each session.
Compress the trays: Bite down gently on the OrthoChews until the clear aligner trays are fully seated against the teeth.
Secure the fit: Gently bite down on the clear aligner trays to ensure a stable fit.
Follow dental advice: Wear the clear aligner trays exactly as directed by your dentist, including specific daily wear-time requirements.
Clean clear aligner trays daily
Daily maintenance prevents saliva and plaque from drying on the clear aligner trays:
Rinse clear aligner trays immediately: Rinse the clear aligner trays with lukewarm water every time you remove them.