{"id":357,"date":"2022-08-17T06:53:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T06:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2022-09-16T06:54:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T06:54:16","slug":"back-to-school-tips-for-invisalign-teen-in-spring-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhousedentist.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/17\/back-to-school-tips-for-invisalign-teen-in-spring-house\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Back-to-School Invisalign Tips for Your Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At this point, you\u2019re likely prepping your children for the next school year. After all, summer is winding down, and classes will start in a few weeks. This process can be challenging, though, if you have a teen undergoing the Invisalign<\/a> process. You may be worried their treatment will get derailed as they spend more time from home. Luckily, there are things you can do that\u2019ll keep them on track. Read on to learn four back-to-school tips for your Invisalign Teen in Spring House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Pack Them a School Lunch with Soft Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your child starts a new tray cycle, their mouth and teeth tend to feel sore. If their meals worsen soreness, treatment will become more painful than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, consider packing them a school lunch with soft foods. The latter could include yogurts, oatmeal, soups, and smoothies. These products would go easy on your teen\u2019s teeth and thus interfere less with the aligners. More importantly, they\u2019d ensure your child is well-fed and nourished!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Them an On-the-Go Dental Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good oral hygiene is essential for anyone wearing Invisalign aligners. However, your youngster may feel tempted to skimp on it when they\u2019re away from the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can keep that from happening by giving your teen an on-the-go dental kit. Among other things, make sure to include a toothbrush and travel-sized toothpaste. Also, check whether the paste in the tube is getting used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help Them Overcome Wear-Time Barriers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Successful Invisalign treatment requires wearing the aligners 20-22 hours daily. Unfortunately, this wear time isn\u2019t easy for most teens. Plus, your child might not wear their trays in the first place. You\u2019ll thus want to help them overcome wear-time barriers like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n