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If you\u2019re getting Invisalign<\/a>, you\u2019re probably focused on its cosmetic function. After all, the procedure\u2019s most popular purpose is to straighten your teeth. By doing so, it\u2019ll transform your crooked smile and make it more beautiful than ever! Still, you shouldn\u2019t lose sight of your oral health during the straightening process. It turns out that flossing with Invisalign is vital to your treatment too. That said, here’s a summary of why to floss with aligners and steps for doing it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should Invisalign Involve Flossing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because you\u2019ll wear your aligners for 22 hours each day, your covered teeth will be at risk of accumulated bacteria. Even worse, unaligned teeth don\u2019t let toothbrush bristles fully reach between them. Given these factors, leftover food and plaque could cause problems with your treatment. You wouldn\u2019t want to suffer cavities or gum disease before the straightening is finished, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flossing is the best way to clean unaligned, overlapping teeth. It removes leftover food from tight gaps and breaks up harmful plaque. Using floss, then, will reduce the chance that an oral condition interrupts, delays, or halts your trays\u2019 work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Steps to Flossing with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To benefit from flossing, you\u2019ll need the proper technique. That said, follow these instructions to floss well before re-inserting your aligners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 – Remove Your Aligners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To prepare things, remove your aligners. Soak them while you eat so they\u2019re clean and bacteria-free afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 – Brush & Rinse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flossing alone won\u2019t remove all the mouth debris from a meal. That said, you should brush your teeth and rinse with mouthwash first. That way, you\u2019ll eliminate many food particles that floss can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 – Floss Your Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you probably know, flossing involves a thin string that glides between teeth to remove food, plaque, tartar, etc. The process should look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n