{"id":306,"date":"2024-03-21T13:31:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/?p=306"},"modified":"2024-04-18T13:31:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T13:31:26","slug":"meeting-your-22-hour-wear-time-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/21\/meeting-your-22-hour-wear-time-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide on Meeting Your 22-Hour Wear Time with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At first, having between two and four hours each day aligner-free sounds like more than enough. Once you start calculating the time you need for three meals, some snacks, and your oral hygiene regimen, however, you\u2019ll quickly realize that\u2019s not much time at all! The good news is that there are a few simple steps you can take to meet your 22-hour wear time with Invisalign<\/a> with ease. Read on to learn what they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Wearing Your Aligners Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before getting into the tips, it\u2019s important to cover why wearing your aligners for 20-22 hours a day is so important. Basically, your entire treatment plan is created with the guidelines in mind, including the daily wear time. So, if you don\u2019t wear your trays consistently, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll fall off-track with your treatment plan, resulting in considerable delays and even added costs. In other words, the best way to get the results you desire quickly and preserve your investment is to wear your aligners for the recommended amount of time every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Tips for Meeting the Wear Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great way to track your wear time is to use the stopwatch on your phone. If you\u2019re finding it difficult to meet the 20-22 hour-a-day mark, then try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n