{"id":691,"date":"2022-08-13T16:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T16:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/?p=691"},"modified":"2022-09-06T16:55:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T16:55:31","slug":"how-to-meet-your-invisalign-wear-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/how-to-meet-your-invisalign-wear-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Meet Your 22-Hour Invisalign Wear Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you start wearing Invisalign<\/a> aligners, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in their convenient features. Unlike metal braces, they\u2019re discrete, removable, and don\u2019t get in the way of teeth-cleaning! However, you should also remember that there\u2019s such a thing as Invisalign wear time. In particular, you must keep the trays on your teeth for 22 hours each day; your treatment won\u2019t work otherwise. If you think that requirement sounds daunting, though, never fear. Read on to learn why and how to meet your aligning trays\u2019 daily time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why the Invisalign Wear Time Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You see, Invisalign trays align teeth through micro-movements. These small shifts \u2014 spread out over several months or longer \u2014 gently nudge your pearly whites with minimal discomfort. It\u2019s due to this gentle, yearlong method that dentists have you wear straighter trays over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the micro-movement process only works when your trays are on your teeth. As a result, Invisalign recommends that you wear the trays for at least 20 to 22 hours per day. If you don\u2019t, your straightening progress will be delayed, interrupted, or even reversed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Meeting the 22-Hour Mark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you practice certain key habits, it\u2019s quite possible to meet the 22-hour wear time. Consider the ones listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n