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The holiday season is one of the best times of the year. Between shopping for friends, traveling to spend time with loved ones, and meeting deadlines before your time off, it\u2019s also one of the busiest<\/em> times of the year! To avoid unwanted delays, read on to learn how to stay on track with your Invisalign<\/a> treatment during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Keep Travel-Sized Oral Hygiene Essentials with You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether your holiday plans include going on a road trip, flying to a tropical destination, or staying local, you need to keep travel-sized oral hygiene essentials with you. That way, you can easily brush and floss your teeth after each meal. If you don\u2019t, then food particles will get trapped against your teeth by your aligners, increasing your risk of tooth decay and, in turn, treatment plan delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Don\u2019t Wrap Your Aligners in a Napkin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients are often tempted to wrap their aligners in a napkin when they are eating at a restaurant or enjoying a meal at a loved one\u2019s house. However, this is one of the most common reasons they get damaged or misplaced. So, don\u2019t wrap your trays in a napkin or leave them on your plate. Instead, rinse them with clean, cool water and place them in their designated case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Make Water Your Drink of Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the holiday season, you might feel like starting your morning with a peppermint mocha or ending your evening with a glass of wine. While indulging now and again is certainly okay, it\u2019s important not to make it a daily habit. After all, you have to remove your aligners to drink beverages like these, and you need to wear them for a minimum of 20 hours a day. So, make water your drink of choice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Be Mindful of Added Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pecan pie, candy canes, peppermint hot chocolate, and marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes are all holiday staples. Unfortunately, they have another thing in common: they are loaded with added sugar. Since sweet treats like these can lead to cavities, it\u2019s best to indulge sparingly. Instead, opt for roasted carrots, fresh cranberries, juicy turkey, and other seasonal staples that are more smile-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Don\u2019t Forget Your Check-in Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With so much to do \u2013 from preparing for guests to packing for your vacation \u2013 it\u2019s easy for things to fall through the cracks. Don\u2019t let that happen with your check-in visits! These appointments allow your dental team to monitor your progress and, if necessary, make changes to your treatment plan. In other words, they play a crucial role in the teeth-straightening process, so don\u2019t skip them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Valley Dentists of Belchertown<\/a> doesn\u2019t just want you to have a beautiful, healthy smile; we want you to enjoy the journey along the way! That\u2019s why we utilize state-of-the-art technology, welcome multiple financial solutions, and offer discreet treatments, like Invisalign. If you are interested in learning more about clear aligners, then schedule a consultation with us via our website<\/a> or by phone at 413-323-4335<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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