Β When youβre somewhere unfamiliar and deviating from your routine, itβs easy to lose an aligner at a hotel, restaurant, or in transit. Here are some tips from Dr. James Donaghey and Dr. Steven Oliver at Donaghey OrthodonticsΒ for traveling with your Invisalign, to make sure you donβt have to take time out of your vacation for an orthodontic emergency!
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What if I Lose my Invisalign while Traveling?
When traveling for long periods of time, always take your previous set, current set, and your next set of aligners with you. If your aligners get lost, you will either go back to the previous set or move forward to the next set will be determined by how long you have been wearing your current set. The general rule is if the current aligners are tight, use your previous set. If you can remove them easily or are in your second week of wear move forward to the next set.Β
If youβll be away for two weeks or more, replacement aligners can be shipped directly to you. Continue wearing your previous set until they arrive and start again with the new set.
Invisalign During Travel
While youβre on your way to your vacation destination, be aware and prepared. Itβs best to keep aligners on you, in carry-on luggage and out of checked bags which can get lost and delayed. While in transit, be prepared. If youβre concerned about losing aligners, an extra case is always a good idea. And then, if you leave one behind in a hotel or restaurant, youβll have a spare.
Health Away from Home
When you arenβt in your open bathroom and bedroom, maintaining your oral health can be tricky. But itβs important to make sure that youβre still brushing and flossing while away from home. And even though itβs a bit cumbersome, try to keep up your after-meal brushing. When youβre away from home itβs important to maintain good oral health, even though you might not have all the resources youβre used to. Taking two minutes out of your vacation could save you a dental visit in the future!
Invisalign is a great alternative to wearing braces for many teens and adults. But unlike braces, your aligners arenβt bonded to your teeth, so be sure to consider them when youβre traveling! If you have questions or problems when traveling with aligners, donβt hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.