What Are Invisalign Chewies and How Can They Help?

Invisalign is an orthopedic treatment that addresses misaligned bites and teeth strengthening using clear aligners. Some patients use Invisalign instead of conventional braces. Your doctor can create individual clear aligners after taking your dental digital scans and impressions.
 

How Do They Work?

The series of aligners move your teeth into place a little bit at a time. To work effectively, they need to fit cozily every time you put them in. For this to happen, you may use chewies or aligner seaters.

What Are Invisalign Chewies?

Invisalign chewies are small orthopedic devices that you can chew on to remove any air bubbles between your teeth and the Invisalign aligner. Their main aim is to improve your aligners’ fit, ensure they work properly, and fit snugly.

They are most necessary when you start using a new set of aligners or if they do not fit well. Due to the individualized nature of Invisalign, most people use these chewies for a short while.

Speeding Up Invisalign Treatment

Invisalign chewies are an instrumental part of keeping the treatment on track. They help in achieving quick and effective results of Invisalign treatment. They improve the fit of your aligners by moving your teeth most effectively. Moreover, they are easy to use and can be incorporated into your daily routine. You can chew on them as you do your laundry, take out the trash, or mow the lawn.

However, using Invisalign aligners that do not have a snug fit can be counterproductive, even if you use chewies. This is because they cannot be an alternative for aligners that have huge deviance. This can slow down your treatment prompting the need for new, better-fitting aligners.

Side Effects of Invisalign Chewies

Invisalign treatment works by applying a little pressure on your teeth to move them into place. This can result in discomfort and pain, especially when you switch to new aligners or just beginning to use them. But chewies can cause such discomfort too.

Because they require repeated biting and chewing, your jaw might develop some soreness after a while. However, over time the pain or discomfort will go away. If it is too much to handle, you can use an over-the-counter pain reliever or consult your doctor.

Using Chewies Correctly

• Positioning the Invisalign aligner as directed by your orthodontist to get the most snugly fit.
• Placing the Invisalign chewie between the lower and upper teeth.
• Chewing on it repeatedly for a few minutes.
• Moving the chewie to a different part of your teeth and continue chewing on it. This ensures all your teeth get a chance to bite on it.

Doctors recommend using Invisalign chewies for about five minutes every day. They may also give you instructions that are specific to your treatment.

To know more about Invisalign chewies, visit Align Dental at our office in Boston, Massachusetts. You can also call 617-340-5300 to book an appointment.