How to Take Care of Invisalign While Traveling

Before embarking on your journey, it's crucial to pack a travel-friendly kit to ensure you have everything you need to take care of your Invisalign aligners. Here's what you should include:

Travel-size toothbrush and toothpaste: Compact oral hygiene essentials are a must. Make sure to brush your teeth after every meal before putting your aligners back in.

Floss or dental picks: These can help you remove food particles stuck between your teeth, ensuring your aligners fit comfortably.

A small container or case: This is handy for storing your aligners safely while you brush and floss.

Chewies: These soft, chewable cylinders help ensure your aligners fit snugly and can be especially useful while traveling.

Keep Your Aligners Clean: Maintaining proper oral hygiene while traveling is essential to prevent issues like bad breath and cavities. Follow these tips to keep your aligners clean:

Rinse your aligners: Whenever you remove your aligners, rinse them with water. Avoid using hot water, as it can warp the plastic.

Brush your aligners: Use a soft-bristle toothbrush to clean your aligners gently. Avoid using toothpaste, as it can scratch the aligner surface.

Soak your aligners: Consider using Invisalign cleaning crystals or a denture cleaner to soak your aligners for a deeper clean. This step is particularly important if you're traveling to areas with limited access to clean water.

Stay Hydrated: While you're on the move, it's easy to forget to stay hydrated. However, drinking enough water is crucial for your overall health and the health of your aligners. When you're dehydrated, your mouth produces less saliva, which can lead to dry mouth and discomfort when wearing your aligners. Make it a habit to carry a reusable water bottle and take sips throughout the day.

Protect Your Aligners During Meals: One of the benefits of Invisalign is that you can remove your aligners after eating. We suggest eating with aligners, to increase wear time and also pressure on teeth while chewing to help with the shifting of teeth during treatment. However, after eating you can remove your aligners to clean them, it's important to follow these steps to protect them:

Store your aligners: When you remove your aligners, place them in their case or container. Avoid wrapping them in a napkin or leaving them exposed, as this can lead to loss or damage.

Clean your teeth before reinserting: After your meal, ensure you brush your teeth before putting your aligners back in. This prevents food particles from getting trapped between your teeth and aligners.

Handling Emergencies: What to Do If You Lose or Damage Your Aligners

Despite your best efforts, emergencies can happen. Here's what to do if you lose or damage your aligners while traveling:

Contact your Dentist: Reach out to your Invisalign provider as soon as possible. They can offer guidance on whether to move to the next set of aligners or wait until you return.

Maintain your previous aligners: If advised by your Dentist, continue wearing your previous set of aligners until you can get a replacement.

Use chewies: In the meantime, using chewies can help ensure your aligners fit snugly.

Keep your aligner case: Always carry your aligner case with you to store your aligners safely during meals.

Plan ahead: Before traveling, discuss a plan with your Dentist for handling aligner emergencies while you're away.

Conclusion

Traveling with Invisalign is entirely manageable with a little preparation and care. By following these tips, you can ensure that your smile transformation stays on track, allowing you to enjoy your adventures with confidence. So, pack your bags, explore the world, and don't let Invisalign treatment hold you back from experiencing life to the fullest. Safe travels!