{"id":457,"date":"2022-12-07T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/?p=457"},"modified":"2022-12-28T21:50:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T21:50:50","slug":"how-to-stay-on-track-with-invisalign-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/07\/how-to-stay-on-track-with-invisalign-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Stay On-Track with Invisalign During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Picture1-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"Couple smiling while holiday shopping at the mall\" class=\"wp-image-458\" width=\"269\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Picture1-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Picture1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Picture1-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Picture1-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Picture1-2048x1529.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most wonderful time of the year is here! Whether you are planning on traveling out of town this holiday season or hosting at home, it\u2019s important to prioritize your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> treatment. After all, you don\u2019t want to start 2023 by falling off-track! The good news is that, with the right best practices in place, you can enjoy all of the seasonal festivities <em>and<\/em> effectively straighten your teeth. To learn a few helpful tips on navigating Invisalign during the holidays, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Keep an On-the-Go Dental Kit Close By<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing your teeth and cleaning your trays is easy when you\u2019re at home, but what if you\u2019re out shopping? Or going to a relative\u2019s house for dinner? That\u2019s where an on-the-go dental kit comes in. Filled with a travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash, this will make completing your oral hygiene regimen significantly easier when you\u2019re away from home. Remember: even a small cavity has the potential to derail your treatment, so don\u2019t neglect to brush and floss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Multitask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 22-hour-a-day wear time is essential since your aligners only work while you\u2019re wearing them. If you\u2019re having trouble meeting this goal, try multitasking! Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep your aligners in while you cook (have someone else taste-test, if needed).<\/li><li>Soak your trays in the cleaning crystals while you eat.<\/li><li>Drink your coffee alongside your breakfast instead of separately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Always Store Your Aligners Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrapping your aligners in a napkin or leaving them out on the table are not good ideas \u2013 these are two of the most common reasons they are misplaced! Instead, rinse off your trays and place them in their designated storage case when you aren\u2019t wearing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Be Mindful of Your Sugar Intake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between peppermint bark, caramel popcorn, and apple pie, the holiday season is basically sugar season. While it may be tempting to indulge in all of these festive staples, it\u2019s important to be mindful of your sugar intake to help prevent cavities. This may seem like a huge undertaking at first, but even small changes like opting for water instead of soda can go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Don\u2019t Forget About Your Check-in Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each and every check-in visit with your dentist is important. 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