{"id":623,"date":"2024-08-01T21:08:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T21:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=623"},"modified":"2024-09-10T21:11:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T21:11:12","slug":"tips-powering-through-teens-school-year-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/01\/tips-powering-through-teens-school-year-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Powering Through The School Year with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is your teenager going back to school with their Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners in tow? You\u2019re not crazy if you felt a twinge of worry in the pit of your stomach just now. The academic season can make it difficult for even the most disciplined highschoolers to stay on top of their treatment. Not to mention high-impact sports can smash trays \u2013 or cut down on wear-time in order to avoid smashing trays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some useful tips that\u2019ll help you and your teenager power through first and second semester, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Form Strong Oral Hygiene Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing twice per day and flossing once per day is recommended no matter your orthodontic status. This is how you fight off harmful bacteria that can cause gum disease or tooth decay in your day-to-day, so it\u2019s an important habit to stick to. Now, your Invisalign teen will have to do a bit of extra work if they want their aligners to stay transparent and avoid bad breath. Here\u2019s what that should look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n