Can I use breath spray with Invisalign?

Some breath sprays can be bad for your teeth during treatment, but in general, sugar-free, alcohol-free breath sprays are safe to use with Invisalign.
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Can you use breath mints with Invisalign?

Avoid Chewing Gum Or Eating Mints While Wearing Invisalign

You can't eat or chew anything while wearing your aligners, even gum or breath mints. Chewing while wearing your aligners will warp and damage them, leading to delays in your treatment, and added expenses.
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How do I keep my breath fresh while wearing Invisalign?

Tips for Preventing Bad Breath When Using Invisalign
  1. Rinse with mouthwash after brushing your teeth. ...
  2. Always rinse your aligners before putting them back in your mouth. ...
  3. Floss your teeth at least once a day. ...
  4. Visit your dentist on a regular basis during your Invisalign treatment.
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Can you use breath spray with braces?

Although the saliva in the mouth breaks down the sugar and helps with digestion, sugar can still get trapped underneath braces. If saliva can't reach those areas, problems can develop. Sugar-free breath sprays can halt this devastating process as sugar is not part of the product ingredients.
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Why does my breath smell bad with Invisalign?

If you eat or drink with Invisalign aligners in your mouth, the food or liquid can get trapped between your aligners and your teeth. The bacteria in your mouth will have a feeding frenzy since your saliva can't effectively neutralize things with your aligners in the way, which can cause bad breath with Invisalign.
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Is it OK to use mouthwash with Invisalign?

It is recommended that you use an antimicrobial mouthwash when you are wearing Invisalign because the aligners can increase bacterial activity in the mouth. After you have cleaned your teeth and your Invisalign aligners, you can put them back in your mouth.
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What mints can you have with Invisalign?

Movemint are the only mints you should eat with your Invisalign because they are truly sugar-free and don't use aspartame as a sweetener, like many sugar-free mints you might find in your local store.
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Can I use dry mouth spray with Invisalign?

Invisalign may lead to dry mouth and Biotene is a moisturizing spray that helps in getting rid of dry mouth lubricating the inside of the mouth. XyliMelts rest between your gums and cheeks and they are used for coating, soothing, and moisturizing the mouth throughout the day.
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How can I make my breath smell better with braces?

You can also learn about the orthodontic treatment process too.
  1. Brush and Floss Regularly.
  2. Use Antibacterial Mouthwash.
  3. Stay Hydrated.
  4. Eat the Right Foods.
  5. Use Breath Mints.
  6. Use a Water Pick.
  7. Regular Orthodontic Visits.
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Why do my braces make my breath stink?

The reason bad breath is more common with braces is that the hardware of braces makes it easier for tiny particles of food to get trapped underneath the brackets and wires. These foods are broken down by bacteria, and a by-product of that process is an unpleasant smell: halitosis, or bad breath.
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Can you use Listerine strips with Invisalign?

Try not to have sweets in your mouth with your aligners and if needed, switch to a lozenge with no color such as a honey or lemon flavor. Also, breath freshening strips such as Listerine strips are a great option in place of gum or a sugary breath mint.
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Can you French kiss with Invisalign?

Kissing With Invisalign

If you're wondering if you'll be able to kiss with Invisalign aligners in your mouth, the answer is yes. The aligners are hardly noticeable, which means that your partner might not even notice that you're wearing them.
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Does Invisalign help you lose weight?

Some People Lose Weight

While Invisalign braces aren't meant for weight-loss, some patients have found that wearing them for 20 to 22 hours a day can affect their eating habits. After all, you have to remove them every time you eat or drink anything other than water.
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Why does my mouth get dry with Invisalign?

So why do Invisalign trays cause dry mouth? Basically your mouth is treating your aligners like a foreign object, which in turn causes swelling of the gums and irritation. Your body responds by producing less saliva, causing your mouth to feel dry.
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Can I use cough drops with Invisalign?

Avoid biting or chewing on cough drops, as they can break brackets or crack your aligners and even your teeth.
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How many hours a day are you supposed to wear Invisalign?

If you're ready to invest your time and money into Invisalign orthodontic treatment, it's important to wear your aligners for the recommended time of no less than 22 hours per day. You cannot brush your teeth or eat with your aligners in, which means you cannot wear them every single minute of the day.
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How can u tell if your breath stinks?

If you lick your wrist, let it dry for a moment, then take a whiff, you should be able to get an idea if your breath has an odor too. Another method is to floss toward the back of your mouth, then smell the floss. Or gently scrape your tongue using a tongue scraper or soft bristle toothbrush, then smell the scraper.
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What kind of mouthwash is best for braces?

Here are three of the best mouthwashes you can use to care for your braces.
  • Colgate Phos-Flur. ...
  • Act Anticavity Fluoride Rinse. ...
  • Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash. ...
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Can you use breath mints with braces?

Although you should avoid gum and sticky sweets while you have braces, you can still enjoy breath mints as your mouth adjusts to your new oral hygiene habits.
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Does Invisalign make your lips bigger?

It's important to understand that since Invisalign is not a cosmetic lip treatment, it will not increase the size of your lips. However, while you are undergoing Invisalign treatment, you may find that your lips appear bigger. This is because your lips will be lying on top of an appliance and look fuller as a result.
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Why do my aligners smell?

Many Invisalign patients complain that their aligners begin to smell bad throughout the day. The reason why that is happening is because the dry saliva and plaque that builds up creates the perfect home for bacteria, causing this foul smell. To avoid this, simply brush your aligners every time you take them out!
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How do munchies help Invisalign?

Munchies® devices are used to optimise the seating of orthodontic clear aligners and retainers. They ensure that orthodontic forces are delivered accurately and that tooth movements occur as predictably and comfortably as possible.
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What can I use instead of chewies for Invisalign?

Are there alternatives to Invisalign chewies?
  • Movemints. Movemints are edible mints that you can chew on to seat your aligner. They're specially shaped to fit comfortably between your teeth when you have your aligner in. ...
  • Munchies. Munchies come in several different hardness options (from gentle to firm).
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Can you eat chips with Invisalign?

Eat! Unlike braces, you can eat just about anything you want while you're wearing Invisalign. Once you remove your aligners for a meal or snack, you can eat all those foods that are traditionally off limits for braces: popcorn, gum, chewy candies, caramel, crunchy chips and hard candy.
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Can you swish mouthwash with Invisalign in?

Invisalign best practices for oral hygiene: Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day—and preferably after every meal—just like normal. There is no such thing as a safe mouthwash for Invisalign—make sure to remove your aligners before using mouthwash for extra-clean teeth and gums.
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