{"id":251,"date":"2024-07-08T22:21:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T22:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2024-07-31T22:23:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T22:23:39","slug":"why-22-hours-leads-to-teeth-straightening-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manchestervtdentist.com\/blog\/why-22-hours-leads-to-teeth-straightening-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Why 22-Hours Per Day with Invisalign Leads to Successful Teeth Straightening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re doing the math, you might have realized that wearing your Invisalign<\/a> trays for 22-hours each day means you can only remove them for two hours, max. That can seem restrictive \u2013 after all, aren\u2019t these clear aligners known for being easy and convenient?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, though even impressive inventions like Invisalign must abide by the laws of physics to be successful. To learn why your dentist insists on this wear time and how you can make that seem more achievable, keep reading.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

22-Hours Per Day with Invisalign: Just Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both traditional and metal-free orthodontics straighten teeth by applying pressure. This is why your appliance feels \u201ctight\u201d, especially after an adjustment or inserting new trays. Small, gradual nudging happens to be the most comfortable and efficient way to correct misalignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, that does mean that it takes time to get the new alignment to stick. Removing your trays for longer than two hours per day can cause your teeth to shift in reverse. In other words, your bite could end up right back where it started at the beginning of your treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign Scheduling Made Simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wearing your aligners as instructed is in your best interest, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not valid to struggle with planning routines around this 22-hour mark. Here are some protips that can make your day go more smoothly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n