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If Invisalign Chewies Are Not Used Everyday, Will Alignment Be Dramatically Delayed?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Question viewed 665 times
Tags: aligner, delay, maintenance, recommendation, results

Why isn't just pushing my Invisalign in with my fingers good enough?

2 answers to If Invisalign Chewies Are Not Used Everyday, Will Alignment Be Dramatically Delayed?

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Invisalign Chewies

Short Answer: It is not likely that slackin with your chewies will do anything dramatically. Long Answer: You doctor has chosen those for you to help insure you get the most out of your treatment as possible. I don't carry them in my office. As far as I know Align recommends biting on hard things approximately 30 min a day can be beneficial. Squeezing and holding the squeeze. NOTHING replaced good wear. I don't feel fingers are forceful enough, though better than nothing. Pens or... more
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD

Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Invisalign chewies

I recommend using the chewies most at the beginning of each set of new trays, typically for the first few days. As far as I know, there is no magic "chewy formula" that guarantees more successful tooth movement with invisalign. The chewies help seat the aligners and engage the attachments so that the teeth are more engaged and can move more effectively. When using the chewies, one should squeeze into them and hold for a few seconds, and then release. This is more effective than... more
Gabriela Hricko, DDS

New York Orthodontist

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