Invisalign aligners are comfortable and discreet, making them ideal for teens and adults who lead busy lives. They work by gradually moving your teeth into their proper positions. As long as you wear your aligners for at least 22 hours each day and only remove them for eating, drinking, and cleaning, you can enjoy straight teeth and a beautiful smile at the end of your treatment.

Since Invisalign aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours each day in order to be effective and move your teeth efficiently, you will have to sleep with them in. While most patients don’t have any issues with this, some have stated that they have trouble sleeping with Invisalign aligners in their mouths.

When you first wear your aligners to bed, sleep facing upward and keep your head elevated. This can help any salivating or drooling you may experience. We also suggest keeping a glass of water by your bed in the event your mouth begins to feel dry and you notice a sore or dry throat, thick saliva, or other symptoms of dry mouth.

Once your mouth gets used to the Invisalign aligners, you shouldn’t have any problems sleeping. However, if your sleeping challenges persist, it is in your best interest to visit our office. By doing so, you can give Dr. Sims the opportunity to examine your mouth and figure out why it hasn’t adjusted to your aligners properly.

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For more information on sleeping with Invisalign, call us at 850-477-7715 to schedule an appointment.