Eusebio Dental
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
Dentures and Aligners
Clear Aligners
Learn how to wear, clean, store, and protect your aligners throughout treatment.
Wear your aligners 22 hours each day.
Good wear time and clean teeth help treatment stay on track. Call us early if an aligner or attachment breaks.
What to Do Today
Wear the aligners 22 hours each day.
Remove them to eat or drink anything except water.
Brush and floss before putting them back in.
Store them in the case when they are out.
Follow the tray-change schedule we gave you.
What to Expect Next
Tomorrow
Clean the aligners each day with an ultrasonic cleaner and cool or lukewarm water.
Avoid brushing the trays because brushing can make small scratches.
Do not use hot water, bleach, or toothpaste.
Rinse the case and let it dry.
Days 2-3
Mild pressure or tenderness can be normal after a new tray.
A small lisp can happen and usually improves.
Keep wearing the tray. More wear usually helps it settle.
Days 4-7
The tray should feel easier to wear.
Check that it fits fully over every tooth.
Use aligner chewies if we gave them to you.
Later Healing
Change trays only on the schedule we gave you.
Bring your current and next trays to appointments.
Keep all old trays until treatment is complete unless we tell you otherwise.
Pain Relief After Dental Treatment
Mild pressure is normal.
Mild soreness or sensitivity may occur after treatment. Follow any medication instructions given specifically to you by your dentist.
When safe for you, an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may help. Follow the medication label and do not exceed the recommended dose.
Before taking pain medicine, check with a physician, pharmacist, or dentist if you are pregnant, take blood thinners, have kidney or liver disease, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, regularly drink alcohol, or have been told to avoid these medicines.
Contact our office if discomfort is severe, continues to worsen, or does not improve as expected.
Normal Healing
Mild pressure with a new tray
Mild tooth tenderness
A small lisp
Extra saliva or a dry mouth at first
The tray feeling tighter on the first day
Slow improvement
You Might Be Wondering
How long do I wear aligners?
Wear them 22 hours each day.
Can I drink coffee with them in?
No. Remove them for all food and drinks except water.
How do I clean them?
Use an ultrasonic cleaner and cool water. Avoid brushing the trays.
What if I lose a tray?
Call us. Wear the last tray unless we tell you something different.
What if an attachment breaks?
Call us. Keep wearing the aligner unless it no longer fits.
Helpful Tips
Put the case on the table before you take the trays out.
Never wrap aligners in a napkin.
Keep them away from pets.
Brush and floss before putting them back in.
Keep the last tray as a backup.
Use a timer or phone reminder if you forget to put them back in.
Why This Matters
Wearing aligners 22 hours a day keeps tooth movement on schedule.
Removing them for food and drinks helps prevent stains and cavities.
Clean teeth and trays lower odor and plaque.
Calling early for a lost tray or broken attachment helps prevent delays.
Clear Aligners