{"id":90,"date":"2023-01-05T06:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T06:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2023-01-21T06:45:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T06:45:02","slug":"managing-aligners-during-cold-and-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/05\/managing-aligners-during-cold-and-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Invisalign During Cold &amp; Flu Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_287961021__1674283226_75254.jpg\" alt=\"A woman doing Invisalign during cold and flu season\" class=\"wp-image-92\" width=\"322\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_287961021__1674283226_75254.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_287961021__1674283226_75254-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_287961021__1674283226_75254-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re doing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a>, you\u2019ve made a great choice. After all, its clear aligners can straighten your teeth with almost no hassle! That said, you should be a bit more careful now that it\u2019s cold and flu season. These next few months could otherwise risk your oral and physical health. Thankfully, your local Summerfield dentist is here to keep you safe. Read on, then, to learn three tips for aligner tray wellness amidst the current season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Mindful of Your Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might seem obvious, one rule can\u2019t be emphasized enough: wash your hands before touching your trays. Failing to do so could cause real problems down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, it\u2019s easy to pick up cold and flu germs during the winter months. The microbes become widespread at this time, clinging to oft-touched surfaces. Touching your trays with unwashed hands, then, could expose your mouth to unwanted bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s impractical to wash your hands every time you remove the aligners. Therefore, use an aligner removal tool like Orthokey as the need arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always be hydrating with water, no matter the season. Still, this habit is even more crucial for Invisalign patients in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In truth, the current cold affects more than skin and body temperature. It also produces dry air that dries out your mouth, depriving you of saliva. Dry mouth is already common for aligner wearers, so you\u2019ll need yet more water to offset the increased risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This water guideline especially applies when you\u2019re sick. In that scenario, you might breathe through your mouth, aggravating the dryness. As such, you\u2019ll need some H\u2082O if you don\u2019t want to deal with bad breath and cavities too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Work &amp; Personal Areas Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Things like desks, computers, and electronics are dirtier than you\u2019d think. You should thus clean them so they don\u2019t spread bacteria to your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current research bears out this view. According to microbiologists at the University of Arizona, the average desk has 400 times more germs than a toilet seat. Cell phones are marginally better, but even they have ten times the bacteria. Needless to say, give these items an extra cleaning in winter before you set aligners near them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let cold and flu season make Invisalign harder than necessary. Instead, use the tips above so your smile journey goes smoothly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Tristan J. Parry<\/a> is a dentist based in Summerfield, NC, having earned his DDS at Ohio State University. He\u2019s also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor held by less than 7% of US dental providers. Given this background, his specialties are preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Of course, he also provides Invisalign aligners! Dr. Parry currently practices at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/\">Magnolia Shores Family Dental<\/a> and is reachable on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliashoresfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">his website<\/a> and by phone at <strong>(336)-728-6153<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re doing Invisalign, you\u2019ve made a great choice. After all, its clear aligners can straighten your teeth with almost no hassle! That said, you should be a bit more careful now that it\u2019s cold and flu season. These next few months could otherwise risk your oral and physical health. 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