NewSmile Aligner Care Get Straight Teeth Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- NewSmile
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NewSmile Aligner Care Get Straight Teeth Instructions
Congratulations!
You’ve received the clearest aligners on the planet!
Carefully follow these instructions to ensure you finish on time.
It’s important to maintain good oral hygiene at all times. NewSmile Aligners need to be removed before eating or drinking, and you should (ideally) floss and brush your teeth before putting them back on. Rinse your aligners with running water before putting them back on – this will keep your aligners clean, invisible and odor-free.
Disclaimer: Please carefully follow instructions or results may be hindered and our smile guarantee will be voided.
PRECAUTIONS
If you experience any serious adverse effects using this product, immediately seek medical assistance, and contact us at 1 888-231-7725.
This product is not to be used by patients with the following conditions: Severe open bite, severe overjet, severe overbite, tooth malocclusion requiring surgical correction, patients with mixed dentition (patients with both infant and adult teeth), patients with dental prosthetics or dental implants, patients with active periodontal disease, patients with active tooth decay or dental caries.
Warnings: We use medical-grade plastic, and in rare instances, some people may be allergic to the plastic aligner material or any other item material included. If this happens to you, discontinue use and consult a health care professional immediately. Orthodontic appliances or parts of the appliances may be accidentally swallowed or aspirated and may be harmful. Keep out of reach from pets and children. Product may cause soft tissue irritation.
Caution: Regular dental checkups and cleanings are recommended for the continued health of your teeth and gums. It’s perfectly normal to experience some discomfort during your treatment. If you experience a sharp pain or significant discomfort, discontinue use of your aligners and refer to the customer contact information.
In This Kit
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Aligners
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Chewies
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Aligner Removal Tool
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Set Of Retainers
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Whitening Foam
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Carry Case
Do’s:
- KEEP ALL of your aligners and retainers in a safe place, and do not throw any of them away – you may need your previous trays later on. Always keep your aligners in your aligner case, and try not to use napkins to store them. You don’t want to accidentally throw them away!
- Keep ALL of your aligners away from pets (and again, in a safe place). You don’t want Rover to chew them up, or have anything else damage them!
- Wear aligners as directed. It’s important to stay on track to wear them for 22 hours per day and to only remove them when eating and/or drinking (except when having plain water). Stay with the plan even though your aligners feel tight or loose, your teeth will slowly fit into your aligners and will fully “seat.”
- Night Aligners must be worn as directed. Wear for 10 consecutive hours (do not remove them for 10 hours) daily, and if you must, remove them only when eating and/or drinking (except when having plain water). Stay with the plan even though your aligners feel tight or loose, your teeth will slowly fit into your aligners and will fully “seat.”
- Rinse your aligners each time they are removed. Dry saliva and plaque create a perfect bacterial breeding ground and cause your aligners to have a bad odour – I know yuck.
- If you experience an allergic reaction when wearing your clear aligners, get medical attention and contact us right away.
Putting On Your Aligners
Always wash your hands before handling your aligners, and put one aligner on at a time. Rinse your aligners well after removing them the first time from their packaging.
Check that you will wear the proper aligner – there is one row for your top teeth (engraved with a “U” for upper) and one for your bottom teeth (with an “L” for lower). You may insert any row first.
When inserting an aligner, gently push the aligner over your front teeth and then move your fingers to the back molars, applying equal pressure with your fingertips to the tops of your left and right molars (back teeth) until the aligner snaps into place.
Do not bite your aligners into place as this may damage them.
If you notice a sharp pain or have significant discomfort, discontinue use of aligners and contact us.
Each step of your aligners will gradually shift your teeth into a straighter position, so you may feel discomfort, soreness or slight pain as your teeth and gums get used to moving. You may feel more discomfort when you are starting or wearing a new step of aligners, but this discomfort should lessen as you continue to wear that step.
Removing Your Aligners
Again, wash your hands before handling your aligners at any time, and only handle onealigner at a time.
When removing your aligners, it’s best to use your both hands. Using your fingers, gentlydislodge the aligner from your molars on each side at the same time. Use equal pressure when dislodging both sides of the aligner, and slowly work your way to the front. Be gentle with your aligners because they are thin and fragile.
Avoid removing your aligners by taking them off completely from one side. They are form-fitted to your teeth, and you should dislodge them from the molars on both sides first, then work your way to the front by gently prying the aligners before attempting to remove them completely. Your aligners are form- fitted and by attempting to remove them by pulling just one side, you may tear or crack your aligners.
Avoid using excessive force or sharp tools during removal. This includes bending or twisting your aligners, which can damage them.
Once removed, gently brush the inside and outside of the aligner with a soft
bristle
toothbrush, or rinse in water if a brush is unavailable. Never use toothpaste
or hard
brushes to clean your aligners since that will scratch them.
Once removed, you may clean your aligners with lukewarm (not hot) water, and a
little
vinegar to keep your trays clean and clear. Below is a vinegar solution to
soak and clean
your aligners.
Vinegar and water solution:
In a cup, mix 1-part white vinegar to 3-parts warm water (do not use water that’s too hot, they may melt or distort your aligners).
Soak your aligners in the solution for 20 minutes, then rinse in cool water.
Brush and floss your teeth before wearing your aligners. Good oral hygiene is key to maintaining healthy teeth while wearing your aligners, and doing this will avoid cavities and decay to your teeth. If you don’t brush and floss before putting them back on, you may trap particles between your teeth and the aligners.
Dont’s
- Do NOT throw away any of your aligners, we mentioned this earlier, but can’t stress this enough because you may need them!
- Do NOT eat or drink while wearing your aligners. Many foods and drinks can stain or discolor them. There is also an increased risk of dental issues such as cavities because food or sugar can get trapped inside your aligners. The only exception to this rule is when you are drinking plain and unsugared water.
- Do NOT use toothpaste to clean your aligners. Many types of toothpaste (especially those with whitening agents) are abrasive and can dull your aligners when used with a soft bristle brush. These small scratches created may trap bacteria.
- Do NOT use soap to clean your aligners. Most soaps are scented and can cause an unpleasant taste when putting your aligners back on. If you must, a mild soap like Castile soap mixed with lukewarm (not hot) water may be used to soak your aligners.
- Do NOT leave your aligners exposed or unprotected. When your aligners are out of your mouth, keep them in your aligner carry case. Aside from an increased risk of misplacing them, leaving your aligners in the open exposes them to harmful germs and bacteria. Also avoid putting them in napkins while dining out to avoid accidentally throwing them away, thinking they’re just used napkins.
- Do NOT have teeth work done without telling your dentist that you wear invisible aligners/retainers. They’ll accommodate your repair, filling, etc. so your aligners/retainers will still fit after your appointment.
- Do NOT wear any oral piercings with your aligners. Remember to remove them because they may interfere with tooth movement, making your treatment less effective, and potentially cause gaps to form between the teeth. Tongue piercings can also interfere with your aligners and retainers.
- Do NOT smoke with your clear aligners on.
Traveling With Your NewSmile Aligners
So you’re experiencing the adventure of a lifetime but something happened to your aligners while out of town? Below you’ll find tips from our network of licensed dentists and orthodontists who have extensive experience, from creating treatment plans and making your aligners.
What if an aligner cracks and/or breaks, is left behind, or lost? Here are some tips on what to do if you are out of town and something happens to your aligners!
Depending upon the length of your trip, at a minimum, always take your previous step, your current step, and your next step of aligners (3 sets of trays) with you if you’re traveling for up to two weeks (and more steps if traveling for longer). Depending on how long you have been wearing the current step, this’ll determine whether you will go backto a previous step or move forward to the next step.
Aligner Tips
If your aligners feel tight and you cannot put them on, use your chewies to
gently push your aligners into your teeth. Your aligners should feel a little
tight since they are helping move your teeth into a straighter position!
Image : bite down on the chewie to press your aligners onto your teeth.
If a particular step of aligners are way too tight and you cannot put your aligners on with chewies, go back a step and wear those aligners for an extra week. Aligners may be worn for 2-3 weeks if they’re not seating well i.e. there is agap between your teeth and the bottom of the aligner. If you are having trouble with your aligners, contact us immediately.
Image : a gap between the aligners and the teeth. The bottom of the
aligner is not completely “seated”.
General rule of thumb: if the current aligners have a gap between your aligner (like the picture above) after wearing your aligners for two weeks, your teeth are not fully seated. Once you finish a step, your aligners should have no gap between your aligners and teeth.
- Be prepared. Always keep your aligners in a carry-on bag when flying. Check-in baggage may be delayed or lost, and there’s always a risk of losing your aligners once it leaves your sight.
- It isn’t always convenient to brush your teeth after eating during travel. At a minimum, rinse your mouth with plain unsugared water, and also rinse your aligners before reinserting into your mouth. You can brush your teeth when you get back to your room. This isn’t ideal, but acceptable in a pinch.
- You should expect to feel slight pressure and may feel mild pain for a few days each time you move to the next step of aligners.
- Your speech may be slightly affected when you first start wearing aligners. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to them and will be speaking normally in no time.
- If the edges of your aligner/retainer feel sharp or cut your gums, use a nail file to buff away the sharp edges so that the edges no longer cause discomfort.
- If you are wearing your retainers and have finished all your aligner steps, bring your final step of aligners in case something happens to your retainers. The last step of aligners may be temporarily worn while you wait for a new set of retainers to be made. Contact us immediately if you crack, break or lose your retainer(s) to purchase a duplicate set. We recommend replacing retainers every 6 months to ensure you keep that smile straight!
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