Your smile journey begins
Discover our handy hints & tips for treatment, how to keep your aligners clean, and more details of our free patient app.
Our tips for treatment
1. Wear your aligners full-time
Whilst they are not being worn, your teeth will be moving back towards their initial position. Aim for as close to 24 hours a day as possible, only removing to eat and drink, and clean your teeth.
2. Wear each aligner for two weeks
Start with your first aligner (numbered 1) and wear each aligner for a minimum of two weeks before progressing. Wearing each aligner for too short a period can compromise treatment.
3. Store your aligners correctly!
When not in your mouth, the aligner should be stored in the box provided. This helps prevent breakages/lost appliances.
4. If unsure, contact your dentist
If, after a couple of days, your aligners feel like they are not fitting correctly, please contact your dentist. There may need to be some mid-treatment adjustments to aid the movement of your teeth.
5. Regularly clean your aligners
Use warm water and soap to clean your aligners before placing back in your mouth. If on-the-go, you can also use our handy aligner cleaning spray. Twice a week, it is also important to clean your aligners with a disinfectant tablet. We recommend Dentipur tablets. You can view all available cleaning products for Smilelign – as well as other accessories – here.
How to clean your aligners
To keep your aligners in pristine condition, we recommend cleaning with a disinfectant twice a week.
Dentipur tablets kill 99.9% of bacteria and keep your aligners looking their freshest. View our handy tutorial here.
Dentipur is sold in packs of 30 and can be purchased from S4S Dental here.
Are you using our free patient app?
If you haven’t done so already, make sure you download our free patient app from the App Store or Google Play.
A great way to keep your treatment on track, the app is packed with useful features, including:
- Countdown to treatment completion and aligner changes
- Picture uploads to track treatment progress
- Book appointments (if your dentist has enabled this feature)
- Read FAQs
- Buy cleaning products
Share your #SmilelignJourney with us!
We love seeing your beautiful smiles and the progress you’re making on your smile journey!
We invite you to share your Smilelign experience by posting pictures of your smile. Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag #SmilelignJourney to be in with a chance of featuring on our feed and stories.
Your story can inspire others to start their own journey towards a perfect smile!
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