{"id":79,"date":"2026-07-20T16:15:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/blog\/?p=79"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:15:35","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-invisalign-clear-aligner-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-invisalign-clear-aligner-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Invisalign Rulebook: What to Do (and Avoid) During Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_610647431-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Patient putting in their Invisalign aligner\" class=\"wp-image-80\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.500993772359878;width:305px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_610647431-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_610647431-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_610647431-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invisalign treatment is fairly simple, but there are several small habits that can be easily forgotten. Not only are some of them essential to the functionality of your aligners, but they also make the entire experience much more pleasant. Whether you&#8217;re just starting treatment or already a few aligners in, keep reading. These do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts will help keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gldental.com\/orthodontics.html\">Invisalign treatment<\/a> on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do: Wear Your Aligners for 20 to 22 Hours a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistency is what makes Invisalign work. Removing your aligners only to eat and brush ensures your teeth are getting the steady, gentle pressure needed to shift into place on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t: Use Hot Water to Clean Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot water can warp clear aligners, changing their fit and effectiveness. 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