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\"WomanCongratulations! You have decided to straighten your teeth with one of the most effective and innovative systems available for adults \u2013 Invisalign<\/a>. There are so many benefits you\u2019ll enjoy when aligning your teeth with Invisalign in Glastonbury, and one of those is the effect it has on your diet.<\/p>\n

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Are there Restrictions to My Diet With Invisalign?<\/h2>\n

The brackets and wires of traditional braces require a lot of changes to your diet including avoiding hard or sticky foods that might pull brackets off. The good news with Invisalign treatment is that because your aligners are removable, you don\u2019t have any restrictions to the foods you eat.<\/p>\n

The Hidden Benefits of Aligners<\/h2>\n

Many patients report that wearing Invisalign aligners helps to curb their appetite, and some have even reported losing weight during their Invisalign treatment. This is because aligners have to be worn at least 22 hours per day in order to achieve the desired results.<\/p>\n

When you take your aligners out to eat you\u2019ll want to rinse and clean them before replacing them again. This makes the process of eating snacks throughout the day quite lengthy, and many patients say they begin to avoid eating outside of mealtime.<\/p>\n

One of the greatest benefits of Invisalign aligners is that they are clear and hardly noticeable, so you may also want to avoid drinking beverages such as coffee, tea, or soda, which might stain or discolor your aligners and make them more noticeable. This aspect of treatment has patients reporting that they drink more water throughout the day, which helps them avoid beverages that may not be good for their oral health or waistline.<\/p>\n

Life After Invisalign<\/h2>\n

When you have completed your Invisalign treatment and are enjoying your beautiful new smile, you\u2019ll be required to wear retainers at night while you sleep in order to keep your teeth in proper alignment. Depending on what your dentist in Glastonbury chooses for you, your retainers may be very similar to your aligners.<\/p>\n

While it is only necessary to wear these retainers at night, whose to say that you can\u2019t pop them in every now and then if you find yourself back to your old daily snacking habit?<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n

Dr. John Carroll and Dr. Veronica Yu focus on patient comfort and comprehensive dentistry. Patients will find everything they need to achieve and maintain optimum oral health here at our practice. As an accomplished Invisalign provider, Dr. Carroll will ensure patients achieve straighter, more perfectly aligned smiles, regardless of their previous state.<\/p>\n

If you would like to reach out to Dr. Yu or Dr. Carroll, you can call the office at 860-633-2031 or visit our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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