{"id":14,"date":"2022-08-04T23:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2022-09-20T23:58:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T23:58:50","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-invisalign-in-lewisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/?p=14","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Invisalign Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_274265101__1663717886_45384-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman with clear aligners\" class=\"wp-image-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_274265101__1663717886_45384-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_274265101__1663717886_45384-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_274265101__1663717886_45384.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You may have been leaning toward traditional braces, but then you made a pros and cons list to stack them up against Invisalign and your decision for a smile upgrade became clear. As the day draws near to get started, you realize you could benefit from further info on how to prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/orthodontics.html\">Invisalign in Lewisville<\/a>. Keep reading to get some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/blog\/\">helpful tips<\/a> from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare to Make Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the upgrade to your smile, a major aspect of getting dental services is ensuring that you have the payments covered. When you know how to tackle the financial aspect of treatment, it can work wonders to reduce your anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have dental insurance benefits? Does your dentist have a special offer for Invisalign patients?&nbsp; Would it help you to utilize flexible financing and space out your payments? The key is to determine what\u2019s best for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scale Back on the Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If snacks are a big part of your day-to-day activity, it will be important to make some adjustments in that regard during Invisalign treatment. After all, you need to be wearing your aligners 22 hours daily. Making sure your three meals per day are more satisfying is an excellent approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack your breakfast, lunch, and dinner with nutrient-rich foods like healthy fats, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates. The sooner you shift your eating habits the better, so you\u2019ll know some food staples that really satisfy your appetite even before day one of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Dental Kit Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing you\u2019re going to need to brush your teeth after each meal, a dental kit makes a ton of sense. It will help prevent your aligners from staining and being a breeding ground for bacteria. Items like travel-sized toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and mini mouthwash are all logical components of a kit to help your Invisalign treatment stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Your Supplies All Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental kit is only part of your smile supply list. You\u2019re going to automatically get your aligners and a storage case as you begin treatment. There are others you\u2019ll need to acquire on your own, such as the PUL Invisalign removal tool, extra-strength Tylenol, or toothpaste for sensitive teeth, depending on what is beneficial to your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush After Every Time You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another reason shifting your food focus to three meals per day is important \u2013 so you aren\u2019t spending all day brushing and flossing. Again, starting your new eating habits before Invisalign treatment makes a lot of sense. It will give you the chance to get used to oral care after you eat at a restaurant, so you become more efficient in keeping your mouth clean. If you\u2019ve done a good job of getting your dental kit ready, you will be well-equipped to protect your Invisalign after mealtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, in life, an activity is simplified when you have proper planning. When you know how to prepare for Invisalign in Lewisville and you follow through on it, you are maximizing your odds of getting a straighter smile with minimal obstacles along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Niki Jayswal<\/a> earned her dental doctorate from the University of Southern California. A member of the American Dental Association, she has earned certifications in veneers\/Lumineers, laser dentistry, clear aligner (Invisalign and SureSmile) orthodontics, and implant dentistry. If you are interested in Invisalign, she offers complete treatment with clear aligners for $2,499.&nbsp; To learn more, schedule an appointment on her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusdentaloflewisville.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (972) 436-4242.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have been leaning toward traditional braces, but then you made a pros and cons list to stack them up against Invisalign and your decision for a smile upgrade became clear. 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