General Aligner Instructions
(for more detailed instructions, click HERE)
DO: Remove the aligners by pulling the trays from the molars (rear) first, then carefully proceeding towards the front.
DO NOT: Do not remove the aligners by digging your fingernails in the front part of the trays.
DO: Insert the aligners and seat them with finger pressure, ensuring both the front and the back are fully seated
DO NOT: Do not seat the aligners by biting them into place
DO: Wear the aligners as instructed (generally 20 hours per day, unless instructed otherwise). Change to the next aligners every 2 weeks (*unless instructed otherwise by the doctor)
DO NOT: Do not wear the aligners while eating, or drinking anything that has color (coffee/tea) or sugar (juice, soda, etc). Even diet soda will cause damage, as it is acidic and will weaken enamel