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Aligners doubt
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My child started treatment with aligners and is on the first set, today is day 8, Dr has asked to wear for 14 days, but she asked to start eating with aligners in from day 10, is it OK to chew food with aligners in mouth? Any negative consequences? Kindly advise, I asked the Dr, she said no consequences as such, I wanted a second opinion..
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Don’t chew with aligners.
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Chewing with aligners is not advisable
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Generally Chewing food with aligners is not recommended.
You can discuss it with your treating dentist and take a call.
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Follow as your treating doctor has advised.
She can eat with aligners.
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Hello madam. Congratulations to your child on starting aligners treatment. Now regarding wear of aligners while eating. The instructions vary of each patient. Since your Orthodontist has advised that your child wears the Aligners. You can do so. It is common variation. So don't worry. Hope this helped.
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Generally it is advised to remove the Aligners and eat. But your dentist must have carefully thought through and given you the opinion.
Please discuss your concern openly with the treating dentist.
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It's generally not recommended to chew food with aligners in your mouth, especially during the initial stages of wearing them. Here's why:
Hygiene: Chewing food with aligners in can increase the risk of food particles getting trapped between the aligners and your teeth. This can lead to hygiene issues and potentially increase the chances of tooth decay.
Aligner Integrity: Chewing hard or sticky foods can put extra pressure on the aligners and affect their integrity. Aligners are designed to fit snugly on your teeth and guide them into the correct position. Chewing with aligners in could distort their shape or cause them to crack.
Discomfort: Chewing with aligners may cause discomfort or pain, especially if you're not used to the feeling of aligners in your mouth while eating.
Efficiency: Aligners work best when they're properly worn for the recommended amount of time. Removing them to eat allows you to clean your teeth and aligners effectively, which is important for maintaining oral health during treatment.
Your dentist may have specific reasons for suggesting starting to eat with aligners after a certain period. It's essential to follow their guidance closely. If you have concerns or questions, it's a good idea to discuss them with your dentist to get a clear understanding of their recommendations and the potential impact on your treatment.
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Chewing with aligners is not correct. The heat can warp the aligner material and the food colour will discolor the transparency affecting the efficiency and esthetic of aligner. While eating remove aligners.
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Chewing with aligners are not recommended it will hamper your treatment process & can break your aligners too. You can only drink water with aligners , remove your aligners whenever you eat , after eating gargle & wash properly then wear your aligners.
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No sir chewing with aligners not recommended
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
You should never chew food with aligners. It can lead to its breakage
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Generally it is advisable to remove the aligners while eating as chewing food with the aligners will be not be convenient. Discuss with your dentist once again regarding this concern.
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Dr. Isha Pal
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
No, it’s not good. Chewing with aligners is not recommendable.
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