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In the past, getting your teeth straightened meant having to commit to wearing metal wires and brackets for years. Today, when your teen visits their pediatric specialist, they\u2019ll have the option to choose clear aligners! This exciting modern treatment can allow them to address crowding, gaps, and bite misalignment all without their friends knowing, if that\u2019s what they\u2019d prefer. However, just like with any orthodontic treatment, there are some common mistakes that could set back the process. Read on to learn five ways your teen could ruin their clear aligner treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Using Harmful Ingredients to Clean Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although your teen may be well-intentioned, cleaning their clear aligners with a hard-bristled toothbrush, toothpaste, or any other harmful ingredient could scratch their trays and leave additional nooks and crannies for bacteria to hide in. It\u2019s also a big no-no to try to dry their aligners with a hair dryer or any other type of heat before they put them back in their mouth or rinse them under scalding hot water. This is because the heat can distort the fit and shape of their trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Accidentally Losing Their Tray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because they need to remove their trays at lunch time every day, it can be easy for them to get lost in the shuffle of trash and accidentally thrown away or misplaced. This can set back their treatment because it may take awhile for them to receive their replacement aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Leaving Their Trays in the Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key to clean aligners is keeping them in their protective hard case. If your child leaves them out in the open, it can leave them exposed to bacteria buildup that can transfer to their mouth, increasing their chances of developing oral health problems throughout their treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Eating with Their Trays In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One great benefit about clear aligners is that they won\u2019t need to limit what they eat during their treatment. However, they will<\/em> need to remove their trays before they eat anything. If they don\u2019t, it could result in their trays becoming ruined or damaged. In addition, they\u2019ll need to brush and floss their teeth after every snack or meal as well as rinse their trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Drinking Anything Besides Water with Their Aligners In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Similar to eating with their aligners in, it\u2019s important that they don\u2019t drink anything besides cool or room temperature water with their trays in. This is because liquids that are sugary can coat the aligners and increase their risk of developing cavities, and colored drinks can stain their trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear aligners are a popular orthodontic treatment option for teens and supporting them through the process is an excellent way to teach them responsibility. With important reminders like the ones above, your child will be able to seamlessly make it through their smile-straightening journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Chicago Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we have an impressive team of six specialists, two of which are orthodontists who are specially trained to straighten smiles of all ages, from children to adults. In addition to offering more extensive treatments like dentofacial orthopedics, they also provide modern, minimally-invasive appliances like clear aligners. To learn more about this treatment, visit our website<\/a> to schedule a consultation or call 312-766-0995.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the past, getting your teeth straightened meant having to commit to wearing metal wires and brackets for years. Today, when your teen visits their pediatric specialist, they\u2019ll have the option to choose clear aligners! This exciting modern treatment can allow them to address crowding, gaps, and bite misalignment all without their friends knowing, if […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n5 Ways to Ruin Clear Aligner Treatment | Orthodontist in Chicago<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have a teen who\u2019s about to get clear aligners? 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