Since its inception, Invisalign has become a popular way for teens and adults to straighten their teeth. It will continue to be a preferred orthodontic treatment in 2020. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners are removable and can be taken out for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. By wearing these clear, plastic aligners for at least 22 hours a day, you can watch your teeth slowly shift into their proper positions.

With Invisalign, you don’t have to worry about any metal wires or brackets that may cause pain and irritation in your mouth. Invisalign aligners are incredibly comfortable and can give you the opportunity to achieve a movie star smile in a year or less.

Although there are many benefits to Invisalign, some patients do experience some issues. One of these issues is chapped lips. If this happens to you, your saliva is likely getting stuck in your aligners. When this occurs, your saliva cannot lubricate your mouth and lips properly. Fortunately, chapped lips from Invisalign can be solved by frequently using a quality chapstick. Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated can help as well.

Something else that has become common for those under stress is to rub ones lips together or push lips above or below their opposing lip. If you have any facial hair and this is a nervous tic, you are going to find that your lips are much more dry. The dryness is going to cause them to chap.

At our Crestview, Florida orthodontics office we have been getting more and more reports of this during stressful times such as a shelter at home policy. In these stressful times, do your best to not create nervous tics that take moisture out of your lips and/or mouth.

If you notice chapped lips from Invisalign and find that the regular use of chapstick and drinking water does not help, we encourage you to contact Sims Orthodontics, the best orthodontics practice for children and adults. We’ll examine the way your Invisalign aligners fit in your mouth and solve any problems.

Schedule an Appointment at Sims Orthodontics

If you are facing chapped lips with Invisalign or have further questions about this, please contact our Pensacola, Florida office to at 850-477-7715 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Sims, the best Pensacola orthodontist looks forward to meeting you.