Spooky season has officially arrived! If you recently got Invisalign, don’t worry – your orthodontic treatment won’t get in your way of going to haunted houses, painting pumpkins, or watching scary movies. In fact, you can even eat your fair share of seasonal treats, like candy corn and pumpkin-shaped chocolate bars, with the right best practices in place. With this in mind, keep reading to learn how to survive Halloween with Invisalign.
1. Be Mindful of Which Candy You Choose
Whether you’re picking up candy at the grocery store, looking at your options at a party, or going through your bag of goodies at the end of the night, it’s important to be picky about what you choose. While gummy worms, caramel-filled treats, and marshmallows are certainly delicious, they also are packed with sugar and will cling to your teeth as well as any attachments you have. That’s why it’s best to opt for dark chocolate instead!
2. Enjoy Candy with Your Meals, Not Separately
Since your saliva production increases during mealtimes, food particles are less likely to stick to your teeth. Of course, that’s not the only reason you should enjoy your candy with your lunch or dinner instead of separately. To stay on-track with your treatment plan, you need to wear your aligners for 20+ hours a day, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for snacking.
3. Keep Other Sugary Treats to a Minimum
The “ber” months aren’t just filled with candy; they are filled with pumpkin-spice lattes, marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, apple pie, and countless other sweet treats. Since sugar is one of the leading causes of cavities, and cavities can negatively impact your teeth-straightening journey, it’s important not to over-indulge. Instead, do your best to stick to a well-balanced diet filled with lots of nutrient-dense foods as well, including lean proteins, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables.
4. Wear Your Aligners for 20+ Hours a Day
You might find it easy to meet your daily wear time… until neighbors bring over something they baked, there is candy in the breakroom at work, or your grocery store is passing out samples of seasonal treats. However, it’s of the utmost importance that you wear your aligners for 20+ hours a day. If you need some assistance tracking your wear time during spooky season, then use the stopwatch on your phone or the timer on the Invisalign app!
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