Orthodontics

Wash 

Your Trays Daily

Bacteria can get trapped in your aligners, spread to your teeth, and cause tooth decay. Make sure to brush your aligners with a toothbrush and warm water, and mild soap each day to keep them clean and to keep your teeth and gumline healthy. 

Brush and Floss 

Your Teeth Daily

During Invisalign treatment, you should floss every day to ensure food isn't trapped between your teeth as you wear your aligners. After eating or drinking, you should also brush your teeth before you put your aligners back in to reduce bacteria. 

Don't Eat or Drink 

With Aligners In

A benefit of Invisalign is that you can eat and drink whatever you want. There are no dietary restrictions, unlike braces. However, you should always remove your aligners before eating or drinking to ensure you don't damage the aligners or trap bacteria in them. 

Avoid Certain Foods

Unfortunately, not all foods can be consumed when you have braces. Hard foods, like whole apples, can break your brackets. Sticky foods, like gum and taffy, can get stuck in your braces, causing a buildup of bacteria that can cause tooth decay.

Treat Discomfort

Brackets and wires can sometimes rub against the inside of your cheeks and mouth, causing painful canker sores to appear. If you notice sores, rinse with warm salt water a few times a day to reduce inflammation, pain, and the spread of infection. 

Brush and Floss Well

You can continue to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would while also using special tools to make it easier to reach around your brackets. Take extra care to brush along your brackets to remove any food particles that can develop harmful bacteria.

Cost

The cost of orthodontic care depends on the extent of treatment needed. We can provide you with a price quote during a consultation at our Troy, MI, practice.

Financing

We accept financing plans through CareCredit® and LendingClub®. These plans allow patients to break up their orthodontic costs into affordable monthly payments.