Before you Go
By: Stephen Price DDS | Saturday, July 15th, 2017 | Invisalign
Saturday, July 15th, 2017
Once summertime hits full-swing status, travel is on the minds of more of us than not. Getting out and seeing the country, or the world is a pastime you don’t want to miss out on just because you or your child are smack dab in the middle of Invisalign treatment. Let’s face it, even though it is ultra-convenient to straighten teeth with clear plastic aligners, any detour from the day-to-day norm can throw quite the monkey wrench into the desired outcome. If you are preparing a summertime vacation, there are a few things you should know before you go.
Traveling with Invisalign
Managing Invisalign treatment can be easy when you’re traveling, as long as you have prepared. A few steps you can take to prevent unnecessary stress include:
- Talk with your dentist about the timing of your trip. If necessary, your next set of aligners may need to be provided to you in advance of your travels.
- Also, talk with your dentist about what to do if your current aligners become lost or damaged during your trip. It may be possible to insert the following set to progress your treatment in the right direction.
- If you are flying, keep aligners and a hygiene kit in a carryon bag rather than a checked bag. This way, if a flight is delayed or baggage is lost, your treatment plan is not disrupted.
- Consider booking aisle seats on long flights that will enable you to easily get in and out for brushing after in-flight meals.
- A hygiene kit is also advantageous for road trips. Just remember to use it! Tooth-brushing should not fall to the wayside when you can easily stop roadside for a quick refresher.
- If a day trip takes you away from your hygiene kit, find ways to rinse your mouth out periodically. The best way to do this may be to carry a water bottle at all times. This can prevent the accidental use of unsafe water.
- If you know that water is not safe to drink, do not use it to clean aligners. Boil water for cleaning, just like you do for drinking.
We are happy to assist you with safe, stress-free summertime travel with Invisalign. Contact us with questions or to schedule your pre-trip visit.
