{"id":214,"date":"2024-09-03T14:41:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T14:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/?p=214"},"modified":"2024-09-17T14:43:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:43:14","slug":"spooky-season-advice-how-to-enjoy-halloween-clear-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/03\/spooky-season-advice-how-to-enjoy-halloween-clear-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooky Season Advice: How to Enjoy Halloween with Clear Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Halloween-themed cookies on a table scattered with candy corn\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png 567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Halloween is all about enjoying tricks <em>and <\/em>treats, but things are a little different this year. You have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/clear-aligners.html\">clear aligners<\/a> to think about now, and you\u2019re not sure what that will mean for the treat part. You need some spooky season advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look no further, because that\u2019s what this post is all about! Just keep reading, and don\u2019t worry. You won\u2019t have to give up chocolate and candy completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Candy Time Close to Mealtime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about clear aligners is they have a ghostly transparency. But that transparency will vanish faster than a pumpkin spice latte if there\u2019s food residue stuck to your teeth. Plan to enjoy your sugary spoils before or after your meals. If you\u2019re already in the habit of cleaning your teeth between courses, you won\u2019t have to worry about forgetting to brush leftover chocolate from your pearly whites and accidentally staining your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Graze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This advice might be more difficult to stick to. When sweet treats are in ample supply around the house, the craving monster can be very persistent. You, however, have to keep your eye on the prize. Clear aligners must be worn for 22 hours per day, or else their straightening magic will take longer to perfect your smile. Between regular meals and oral hygiene, you don\u2019t have time to remove your aligners, scarf down a cookie, then go through the cleaning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Chewy and Dissolving Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For one thing, ooey gooeys and acidic dissolvers like Jolly Ranchers will be much, much harder to brush off your teeth and your aligners. For another thing, these types of candies are meant to linger in your mouth. In other words, they\u2019re treats you likely can\u2019t take the time to fully appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Let Your Guard Down at Parties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you have friends that are excited for spooky season, or maybe your workplace does something fun and festive for Halloween. Either way, remember to keep your aligners in, and remember that they <em>are <\/em>in! Eating and drinking anything but clear water while wearing your aligners can result in stains or damage. Even if the plan is to watch horror movies and chill, think twice before reaching for a bowl of popcorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoying Halloween with clear aligners isn\u2019t exactly rocket science, but it does take some dedicated mindfulness to avoid long-term consequences. Stick to diligent cleaning and wearing habits, and you\u2019ll likely be able to show off your devilishly good-looking smile next year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/meet-our-doctors.html\">Chicago Pediatric Dentistry &amp; Orthodontics<\/a>, we\u2019re proud to have several dentists and orthodontists on staff, all of whom have extensive experience treating patients of all ages. If you\u2019d like more advice for enjoying Halloween during a clear aligner treatment, our warm and friendly team can make personalized suggestions that work for you and your smile. To<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/contact.html\"> contact<\/a> our office, call 312-766-0995.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is all about enjoying tricks and treats, but things are a little different this year. 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