How often do I need to change clear aligners?

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Are Clear Aligners Suitable For All Orthodontic Issues?
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How often do I need to change clear aligners

You will change to a new set of clear aligner trays approximately every 1-2 weeks throughout treatment. Clear aligners are designed to apply light, constant pressure against teeth. As your teeth gradually shift week-to-week, you’ll progress through a series of aligner trays – each incrementally moving your teeth further into alignment.

How Should I Clean my Clear Aligner?

Most clear aligner brands like Invisalign provide 20-30 sets of trays to patients all at once. Your orthodontist will give you a calendar of tray changes that you simply follow week-by-week until completing treatment. Don’t skip ahead without your orthodontist advising you to switch trays.

With diligent aligner tray changing every 1-2 weeks, you’ll stay on track to achieve your straightest smile. Keep all old trays as backups too! You got this 🙂

What This Means for You

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