Everything you need to know to get the most from your treatment

Tips & Reminders
Aligners must be worn at least 22 hours every day. Skipping time means your teeth won't progress as planned and your treatment could take longer.

How to Properly Seat Your Aligners

Close-up of patient inserting clear aligner onto upper teeth for orthodontic treatment.

01.

Press aligners firmly onto teeth with your fingertips. Never bite them – this can crack the tray.
Patient hands removing a clear aligner from upper teeth during treatment.

02.

Gently bite up and down on your chewi, moving side to side to seat each tooth evenly.
Close-up of a patient's bright white smile showing straight teeth achieved with clear aligner treatment.

03.

Make sure no gaps remain. Reseat every time – especially at bedtime so they work while you sleep.

SNUG FIT: Aligner sits flush against every tooth with NO gaps or lifted edges

POOR FIT: Gaps mean the aligner isn’t working. Reseat before leaving it in.

Person brushing clear orthodontic aligners with a toothbrush for proper dental hygiene care.

Cleaning & Hygiene

  • Brush Daily - Use a soft toothbrush and cool or lukewarm water — never hot.
  • Remove Before Eating - Always take out aligners before food/drink.
  • Never use hot water, bleach, or the dishwasher to clean aligners. Heat warps aligners permanently.

Your Daily Checklist:

  • Wear aligners 22+ hours every day
  • Change aligners as scheduled + at bedtime
  • Remove before all food and drinks (except water)
  • Store in your case when not in use
  • Keep all scheduled appointments
  • Use fingers to seat, then bite on chewi
  • Brush aligners daily
  • Brush + floss teeth before reinserting aligners after meals
  • No hot liquids, no hot cars, no dishwasher
  • After treatment, wear retainers as directed
If an aligner won’t seat or feels completely off, call us right away. Don’t wait for your next appointment.

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