{"id":47,"date":"2022-07-14T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sourisvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2022-08-05T02:02:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T02:02:28","slug":"4-crucial-tips-for-traveling-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sourisvalleydental.com\/blog\/4-crucial-tips-for-traveling-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Crucial Tips for Traveling with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s pretty simple to keep up with aligning trays<\/a> at home. If you\u2019re a working adult, you\u2019ll just make them one of your daily responsibilities. Kids, meanwhile, have parents who can remind them about their aligners. However, it can get a bit tricker when you\u2019re traveling with Invisalign. Whether they\u2019re for business, vacation, or something else, travel outings can potentially throw off your treatment plan. To prevent that from happening during your next trip, consider following these tips from your local dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Visit Your Dentist Before You Leave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, visit your dentist for a pre-travel checkup before heading out. They can see how your treatment is doing to ensure things stay on track while you\u2019re away. That could mean having you switch to a new set of trays early, so straightening progress isn\u2019t delayed. If you\u2019re going on an extended trip, your dentist could also make necessary changes to upcoming appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever the case, telling your local practice about your travel plans lets them prepare accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember the 22-Hour\/Day Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When traveling, it\u2019s very easy to break from everyday routines and habits. Still, that shouldn\u2019t apply to your Invisalign trays. It\u2019s mandatory to wear them twenty-two hours a day, no matter where you are. Otherwise, your teeth will be at risk of backsliding into their old, crooked positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you remember, try setting a timer for your eating and drinking. It\u2019ll remind you to re-insert your aligners and maintain the progress you\u2019ve made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring Extra Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re more likely to lose or misplace your aligning trays when you’re out and about. That especially applies to travels, which can have you dashing from one place to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just in case you do lose an aligner, make sure to pack extra ones. That way, you\u2019ll have backup pairs ready to go when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack Your Dental Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to have clean teeth while doing Invisalign. Pearly whites that are straight but dirty can look as bad as a crooked smile. Plus, leftover food often becomes visible when wearing aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, pack a dental travel kit along with your other belongings. Essential items for it include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n