{"id":87,"date":"2022-01-25T02:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T02:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2022-02-25T02:38:29","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T02:38:29","slug":"woman-looking-in-mirror-and-flossing-her-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/25\/woman-looking-in-mirror-and-flossing-her-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Flossing with Invisalign Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-88 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/floss-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking in mirror and flossing her teeth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/floss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/floss-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/floss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/floss-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/floss.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re about to begin your journey to a straight smile with clear aligners, you\u2019re making a wise decision; however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> requires time, commitment, and money. Don\u2019t let something as simple as not flossing compromise your investment. While there aren\u2019t any brackets or wires to clean around, there are a couple of things you should know about flossing with Invisalign.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You May Have a Higher Risk of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth decay isn\u2019t the only threat to your oral health. Gum disease is equally devastating. The preventable infection is caused by plaque and tartar buildup that harbors harmful bacteria. Although it\u2019s preventable, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 50% of adults having the infection, making it the leading cause of tooth loss. Flossing is the only way to clean between the teeth and around the gum line to prevent infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the American Dental Association recommending daily flossing, 20% of Americans don\u2019t do it at all. Although it may not seem too concerning, you\u2019ll wear your aligners for at least 22 hours per day, trapping harmful oral bacteria between your aligners and teeth. Since your mouth is dark and moist, bad bacteria can multiply quickly, increasing the likeliness of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the infection can occur in anyone, you may already have a higher risk of gum disease. Overlapped, rotated, or tilted teeth can be more difficult to keep clean. The bristles of your toothbrush may not reach all the edges of your teeth to remove the accumulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing is the only way to clean all surfaces of your teeth to safeguard the long-term health of your smile and the overall success of your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flossing with Clear Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might view it as a chore, but flossing doesn\u2019t have to be inconvenient, especially since you can take your aligners out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose high-quality floss that\u2019s supported by the American Dental Association. After brushing your teeth, use 12-18 inches of floss that\u2019s wrapped around your middle finger on each hand. Gently slide the floss between two teeth and form a \u201cC\u201d shape around a tooth. Slide the floss from the crown to the root and repeat for each tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will recommend flossing after every meal, which can be challenging if you\u2019re on the go. Invisalign has several oral hygiene accessories to make it easy to brush and floss when you\u2019re away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides brushing and flossing, don\u2019t forget to clean your aligners daily. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and clear dishwashing or hand soap to keep them clean and discreet, so you can continue to smile confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Justyna Balicka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/meet-our-orthodontist.html\">Dr. Balicka<\/a> is an expert in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for children and adults. After earning her dental degree at the New York University College of Dentistry and completing her general residency, she continued her training by 3 years in orthodontics. As a member of the American Board of Orthodontics, she has the qualifications you can trust. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonortho.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a> today to schedule your Invisalign consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re about to begin your journey to a straight smile with clear aligners, you\u2019re making a wise decision; however, Invisalign requires time, commitment, and money. Don\u2019t let something as simple as not flossing compromise your investment. 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