How Many Hours a Day Do I Need to Wear Invisalign?

The treatment is based on that number. We give you two hours to eat 3 meals and brush and floss.  Full time wear is a good way to think about it.

I tell all of my Invisalign patients to wear their trays at least 22 out of 24 hours. That would basically mean that you are wearing them all day and night except when you are eating. Be careful when you take them out to eat. Many people like to wrap them in a napkin. Napkins are normally tossed in the trash. Your aligners can get throw in the trash before you realize it. If this happens, put in your previous aligner and see your dentist right away.

Remember, orthodontic movement of your teeth will not happen unless your aligners are in your mouth. The more you wear them, the quicker you get use to them.

How many days is it necessery to wear Invisalign? Well, it depends. How fast do you want to get to your goal of straighter teeth and a great smile. Also if a better results are important to you, then it is imperative to follow your doctors advise. In my office we get great results as long as patient is cooperative in following recommended 22 hours minimum wear. Problem with 18 hours wear is that teeth move back  during the time you are not wearing aligners, prolonging treatment time and making treatment less predictable.

With your dental health in mind,

Michael Ayzin, DDS
Dentistry @ Its Finest