Are Invisalign Chewies Actually Effective?

Invisalign is an effective way to straighten your teeth, but sometimes patients run into a common issue: tracking problems. When your trays do not fit snugly, your treatment can slow down. Orthodontists often recommend using Invisalign chewies to help seat your aligners.

Chewies can work, but they are made of inedible foam, they do not taste good, and they are not convenient to clean or carry around. The real question is: are chewies effective, and is there a better option for aligner patients?

The short answer is yes, chewies can help. But there is a smarter alternative: Movemints.

What Are Invisalign Chewies?

Invisalign chewies are small, spongy cylinders you bite on to close gaps between your teeth and trays. They are usually made of foam or rubber-like material, come in different colors, and fit easily into your aligner case.

To use them, you bite down gently for 20–30 seconds, moving them around your mouth until your aligners feel fully seated. Orthodontists often recommend repeating this twice a day.

The downside: chewies lose elasticity quickly, absorb bacteria, and are not pleasant to chew for everyone.

Do Invisalign Chewies Work?

Yes. Chewing exercises help aligners track better, promote healthy blood flow, and relieve some Invisalign pain. But chewies themselves do not offer any additional benefits, and many patients stop using them because they are inconvenient.

That's where Movemints come in.

Movemints vs. Invisalign Chewies

Created by Dr. Dave Pechersky, practicing orthodontist and inventor of Movemints

Movemints were designed as a chewies alternative that patients actually enjoy using. (As a matter of fact, Dr. Dave Pechersky got the idea for Movemints when he was treating himself with clear aligners and gagged on a chewy...yes, really.) Instead of foam, Movemints are edible, sugar-free mints made with xylitol, safe to chew with aligners in.

Here's how they compare:

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Why Patients Love Movemints

• Fresh breath and moisture relief: The therapeutic dose of xylitol reduces dry mouth, a common side effect of Invisalign.
• Convenience: No storage, no cleaning, no funky odors. Just chew, enjoy, and let the mint dissolve.
• Discreet use: Pop a mint anytime, at work, at dinner, or on the go, without drawing attention.

Other Helpful Invisalign Accessories

While Movemints (or chewies) cover your chewing exercises, there are other accessories worth considering:

• Pultool Aligner Remover – Remove your aligners easily and hygienically without finger fishing. 
• Travel Floss and Toothbrush Kit – Keep your teeth and trays clean after meals, no matter where you are. 
• Movemints Cleaning Tabs – A quick and effective way to deep-clean aligners, retainers, and night guards. Drop a tab in water, soak your trays, and in just minutes they're fresh and odor-free.

Final Thoughts

Yes, Invisalign chewies can help your trays fit. But they are outdated. Movemints are the modern, orthodontist-developed alternative that keeps your aligners tracking and your mouth feeling fresh.

Instead of chewing on foam, enjoy a mint that:

• Seats your aligners
• Freshens your breath
• Fights dry mouth

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