1. How to take care of Invisalign Aligners

Please follow our recommendation of keeping the up-to-date method of aligner storage.

This will be the most effective way of minimizing confusion in keeping the Invisalign aligners.

< HOW TO KEEP ALIGNERS FOR BOTH HOME AND COMING TO THE CLINIC>

We must have issued both Blue and Red Case for aligner storage.

1. The blue aligner case is for the current set of upper/ lower aligners

2. The red case is for the most recent previously worn set of upper/ lower aligners.

3. It is important that you keep all the used aligners in the aligner bag with correct aligner number. From time to time, we may need to use the old aligners if there is any unforeseen problem rises.

4. Please bring both Blue and Red cases along with your each visit to our clinic but bring them empty ( by putting the old aligners into each dispatch aligner bag).

< HOW TO CLEAN >

Keep aligners away from hot water and harsh chemicals

· Rinse new aligners with cold water prior to using them.

· Never rinse aligners with hot water as they will get distorted upon heat.

< HOW TO IDENTIFY AND MINIMIZE CONFUSION >

· It is essential to check to ensure that they are correct aligners before use.






- Each aligner contains the invisalign logo and a number which identifies the patient’s case number and treatment stage. Wearing wrong aligner can interfere with teeth movement and it can can damage any attachment or auxillary buttons which were bonded on some teeth.

· Keep aligners out of reach of young children and pets as they can become distorted upon pressure/ chewing.

· Always store aligners in a cool/ dry place.

· Replacement for lost aligner can be reproduced upon your request at a cost of $ 200

< WHAT TO DO IN EATING / DRINKING >

· Keep the aligners out while you are having a meal or hot drink e.g. coffee/ tea/ hot chocolate

· However, do not leave it out for 1 hour. Also, you need to have aligners placed covering teeth for minimum 22 hours per day.

· If the aligner does not fit your teeth anymore for any neglect, we need to take the mould again for a new set of aligners at the cost of $ 900 ( Mid-course Correction treatment)


< HOW TO PROPERLY SIT ALIGNERS ONTO TEETH >

· Do not try to sit aligners by clenching upper and lower teeth as it can distort the aligners

· Always use Aligner Chewie for the first 5 minutes of aligner sitting to fit them tighter/ better, as loose sitting of aligners may fail in optimal teeth movement.


< WHAT TO DO IF ALIGNER IS LOST >


· If your current Invisalign aligner is lost or broken, we recommend that you temporarily go back one stage and use the Invisalign aligners in the red case ( i.e one aligner before the current aligner) while a replacement is being made.

· Replacement for lost aligner can be reproduced by Aligntech, USA upon your request at a cost of $ 200