Holiday Survival Guide: Tips for Clear Aligner Patients
As you may have heard, we officially declared Thanksgiving to be National Invisalign Cheat Day! A day when you can take a break from the discipline and sacrifice normally required of Invisalign treatment to eat, drink, and be thankful. But that doesn't mean you should totally ignore your treatment. We've got four tips to help you cheat responsibly (whether it's Thanksgiving or any holiday party) while staying (relatively) on track—with the help of Movemints and Movemints Cleaning Tabs.
- Establish Cheating Windows
- Drink Responsibly (and Clearly)
- Plan Ahead for Proper Cleaning
Establish Cheating Windows
Thanksgiving is a day for eating and drinking til your heart's content. With just a little planning, you can keep the guilt to a minimum by designating certain periods during the day where you can remove your trays and feast with abandon.
We recommend using an app like TrayMinder to set a reminder for when it's time to put your trays back in (and then throughout the year to track wear time and tray change days). OrthoKey is a great way to quickly remove your trays without a hassle, thereby maximizing your cheating window.
Drink Responsibly (and Clearly)
We're not going to tell you NOT to cut loose, but we would like to remind you that getting your drink on with your trays in does have consequences. So on National Invisalign Cheat Day, here's some solid advice: white wine and clear liquors are the best as they won't stain your trays, and you must pay some extra attention to your mouth.
You don't want the sugar from your booze living rent free inside your trays. Sneak off to the bathroom after every glass to rinse your mouth and give your trays a spritz of Soluria SmileSaver, which cleans and disinfects your aligners in 60 seconds with no peroxide.
Plan Ahead for Proper Cleaning
Since it's cheat day and you've been living on the wild side, prepare to give your trays a thorough cleaning before bed. Use tablets like Movemints Cleaning Tabs for a fast, 5-minute soak that kills 99% of bacteria and removes stains and odor. They're individually wrapped and perfect for travel.
Make Sure You're Stocked
22 hours of wear time is not in the cards today, so you need to make each moment count. Be sure to keep Movemints nearby—they help you seat your trays properly and freshen breath without interfering with treatment.
The patented groove makes for a perfect fit with your aligners, and the sugar-free formula with xylitol fights dry mouth and supports oral health. Available in Spearmint, Orange, Mint Chocolate, and Variety Pack.
Hopefully these tips will help you have the best Holiday season you can have, without sacrificing any of the progress you've made throughout your treatment journey. We are thankful for all of the members of our Movemints community, from the patients who use our products like Movemints and Movemints Cleaning Tabs to stay fresh and clean, to the Orthodontists and Providers who trust us enough to share our "daily dose" samples with their patients.
Enjoy your holiday and thanks for being a part of the Movemint!
