{"id":613,"date":"2022-01-04T20:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T20:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=613"},"modified":"2022-03-09T20:42:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T20:42:40","slug":"tips-for-wearing-invisalign-during-cold-and-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/blog\/tips-for-wearing-invisalign-during-cold-and-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Navigate Cold and Flu Season During Invisalign Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you feel bad with the flu, it\u2019s because your body has detected a new invader and your immune system is going into overdrive. You get a surge of immune system-stimulating biochemicals called cytokines. While this revs up your body to attack the virus, the inflammation leads to many of the flu\u2019s worst symptoms. Alright, you get it, the flu makes you feel terrible. You want to avoid being in that predicament if possible. You are also enjoying how your Invisalign<\/a> trays are changing your smile for the better. Even with the cold and flu season wrapping up, it\u2019s important to keep yourself healthy with your teeth headed in the right direction, so check out these tips from your dentist in Clinton Township<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Drink Plenty of Water <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dry mouth is common for people who wear clear braces, so you should already be drinking more water than you used to. If you do get sick, you\u2019ll breathe through your mouth more often, which will accelerate dry mouth and make it easier for bacteria to attack your teeth. Beyond elevating your water intake, chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol helps combat dry mouth by stimulating saliva flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Aligners and Accessories Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is always an important tip, especially during flu season. Clean and sanitize your trays and accessory surfaces regularly. Giving them a thorough handwashing should do the trick. Also, change your toothbrush out more often in the winter, especially anytime you get sick. If you use an electronic toothbrush but feel a cold coming on, switch to a manual toothbrush until you are doing well again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep \u201cBad Stuff\u201d Off Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buy only sugar-free cough drops and don\u2019t bite down on them. Cough syrup has a lot of sugar, so if you take some be sure to rinse out your mouth before going back to bed. And, since stomach acid is hard on teeth, if you do happen to throw up, be sure to rinse out your mouth as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Mindful About Your Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wash your hands often and especially before you touch your Invisalign trays. It\u2019s not always practical, or even possible, to wash them when removing your trays. Try using OrthoKey, which is an aligner removal tool that is small enough to fit in your retainer case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Workspace Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may think your desk area is just \u201cyour germs.\u201d Unfortunately, microbiologists at the University of Arizona discovered that cell phones contain 10 times the bacteria of most toilet seats, and the average desk is host to 400 times more germs! Don\u2019t lay your aligners on your desk or a notebook \u2013 keep an extra retainer case available in every place you need to remove your trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are trying to avoid getting sick or trying to get better with spring on the doorstep, it\u2019s important to have a plan. It\u2019s crucial to stay with your Invisalign regimen, even during the cold and flu season, so you can get the smile you\u2019ve always wanted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Milad Rabban<\/a> earned her dental doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy. A proud member of the Michigan Dental Association, she values the importance of staying current in the dental field and has completed many continuing education courses in sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and more. If you are interested in clear aligners, Dr. Rabban has advanced Invisalign training to help you get results faster than with traditional braces while being comfortable along the way. To schedule a consultation, visit her website<\/a> or call (586) 416-1444.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you feel bad with the flu, it\u2019s because your body has detected a new invader and your immune system is going into overdrive. You get a surge of immune system-stimulating biochemicals called cytokines. While this revs up your body to attack the virus, the inflammation leads to many of the flu\u2019s worst symptoms. Alright, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Do You Handle Cold & Flu Season with Invisalign | Dr. Milad Rabban<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Even with cold and flu season wrapping up, you need to try to stay healthy during Invisalign treatment. 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