{"id":190,"date":"2022-08-12T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T10:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2022-09-16T22:12:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:12:25","slug":"wear-time-invisalign-tips-from-skokie-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wear-time-invisalign-tips-from-skokie-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Meet Your 22-Hour Invisalign Wear Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Compared to traditional metal braces, Invisalign<\/a> can sometimes seem too good to be true. Not only are its aligners clear and subtle, but they\u2019re also removable! However, it does have its challenges. The biggest, perhaps, is that the trays only work well when you wear them for 22 hours daily. Thankfully, there are ways to make this requirement realistic in the long term. To learn more, here\u2019s why the aligners\u2019 22-hour wear-time is important and some related Invisalign tips from your Skokie dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Wear the Aligners 22 Hours Per Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, Invisalign trays nudge teeth into alignment over one year. They do so with micro-movements, small shifts spread out over several months. Micro-movements, which are gradual and subtle, cause low discomfort during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the above features, aligners only work when worn for 22 hours daily. Wearing them for less time will allow your teeth to revert to their earlier, unaligned position. Should that happen, the straightening process will face complications or even treatment delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Making the 22-Hour Wear-Time Realistic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While wearing your trays for 22 hours per day may seem unrealistic, it\u2019s possible when you follow the right tips. Some of these include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n