{"id":134,"date":"2021-08-20T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jasonandkathydds.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2025-07-31T20:59:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T20:59:43","slug":"tips-easy-traveling-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/tips-easy-traveling-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Make Traveling with Invisalign Easier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/invis-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/invis-3.jpg 309w, https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/invis-3-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re at home, it\u2019s very easy to manage your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/invisalign-clear-aligners.html\">Invisalign<\/a> treatment. All you have to do is remember to wear your clear aligners for 22 hours per day, take them out when you eat, and clean them afterward. But what about when you\u2019re on vacation? If you\u2019re going out of town soon, you might be worried about falling behind on your treatment plan. To make things easier, follow these four simple tips for traveling with Invisalign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Pack the Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably packed a dental travel kit before on previous trips. Luckily, an Invisalign travel kit contains many of the same items. When packing, be sure to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Travel toothbrush<\/strong> \u2013 Bring multiple toothbrushes and store them in easily accessible places, such as your carry-on or a handbag. That way, you\u2019ll always be able to brush your teeth after eating and before placing your aligners back in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Floss<\/strong> \u2013 At least once a day, you should floss to clear food debris and bacteria from between your teeth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mouthwash<\/strong> \u2013 Rinsing can clean areas of your mouth that your toothbrush and floss cannot reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bring Extra Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on being away for more than a few weeks, you\u2019ll most likely need to switch to a new set of aligners during your travels. Plan ahead and take some extra aligners with you. This can also help if you misplace one of your trays. Wearing a different set of aligners may not be ideal, but it can at least prevent your teeth from shifting back into crooked positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Stick to a Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacation gives you a chance to leave your responsibilities at home, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can slack on your oral hygiene routine. Remember to brush and floss after every single food and beverage (except plain water) that you consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Invisalign gives you the freedom to eat what you want, your treatment progress will be delayed unless you wear the trays for at least 22 hours a day. Instead of leisurely sipping a pi\u00f1a colada on the beach all day, set a timer to make sure you stay on track with your treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Let Your Dentist Know Before You Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup<\/a> with your dentist before you embark on your journey. At this appointment, your dentist can let you know how your treatment is progressing, provide you with the next few sets of aligners, and answer any questions you have about traveling with Invisalign. They can also examine your mouth and detect any oral health concerns that could otherwise turn into a pain emergency during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you\u2019re undergoing Invisalign treatment doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a fun vacation. Keep these tips in mind when you travel, and you\u2019ll have a beautiful, straight smile before you know it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Jason Hong<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry. In the almost two decades since then, he has completed 300+ hours of continuing education courses every year. Today, he has a Masters Certification in progressive orthodontics and is an Invisalign certified provider. To learn more about traveling with Invisalign, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Hong\u2019s Clarendon Hills, IL dental practice at 630-789-1555.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re at home, it\u2019s very easy to manage your Invisalign treatment. All you have to do is remember to wear your clear aligners for 22 hours per day, take them out when you eat, and clean them afterward. But what about when you\u2019re on vacation? 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