{"id":127,"date":"2020-10-22T16:47:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2020-10-22T16:47:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:47:42","slug":"survive-cold-flu-season-invisalign-in-the-colony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/22\/survive-cold-flu-season-invisalign-in-the-colony\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Survive Cold and Flu Season with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"young woman with a cold blowing her nose \" class=\"wp-image-128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/AdobeStock_274987196__1573676118_79118.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold and flu season is fast approaching, but this year, it doesn\u2019t feel quite as significant. Due to the widespread fear of the pandemic, the last thing most people are worried about is catching a cold. After all, we\u2019ve been taking measures to prevent the spread of germs for the better part of 2020. However, if you\u2019re living with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a>, staying healthy requires a bit more effort. Luckily, a dentist is here to provide you with four easy tips for surviving the cold and flu season with Invisalign in The Colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wash Your Hands Before Touching Your Trays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before 2020, many people would fall into the habit of removing their aligners before a meal and only washing their hands after eating. If there\u2019s anything this year has taught us, though, it\u2019s that washing your hands is <em>always<\/em> important. Whenever you think about taking your trays out to eat or clean your teeth, scrub your hands clean first. That way you won\u2019t accidentally transfer germs from your hands to your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Sugary Cough Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the weather cools down, many people develop a sore throat. While sipping cough syrup or popping in a throat lozenge can remedy this, many of these products are packed with sugar. It\u2019s unhealthy even for those without Invisalign, but if you do, the sugar can get trapped between the trays and teeth, speeding up the growth of cavity-causing bacteria. Make sure your sore throat remedies say \u201csugar-free.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Where You Place Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working in an office or at your kitchen table, you should <em>never <\/em>set your aligners down anywhere besides your Invisalign carrying case. Not only can you lose the trays this way, but you never know what kinds of germs you might be bringing into your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Trays Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to washing your hands and being careful where you set your trays down, you should also clean them every day. One way to do this is by soaking them in room-temperature water or an Invisalign cleaning solution once a day while you eat. It also helps to gently scrub your aligners with a soft-bristled toothbrush and clear antibacterial hand soap. Just don\u2019t use toothpaste, as that can damage the plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020\u2019s cold and flu season will undoubtedly be unlike any other. If you\u2019re going through Invisalign treatment, following these tips can keep you and your loved ones healthy while you attain a beautifully straight smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/austin-amos-dds-jd.html\">Dr. Austin Amos<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. Through his memberships with many professional organizations, such as the American Dental Association, he has become skilled in a variety of dental services, including Invisalign orthodontics. For more tips on surviving cold and flu season with Invisalign in The Colony, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Ridgepointe Dental at (972) 625-4746.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold and flu season is fast approaching, but this year, it doesn\u2019t feel quite as significant. 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