How to Have a Happy Halloween with ClearCorrect

If you have ClearCorrect aligners, you may be worried about how to handle all those tasty treats this Halloween. After all, grazing the snack table all night at that spooky soiree will most likely cause you to exceed your two-hour aligner free time. So, what’s a “ghoul” to do? Whether you’re going door to door or spending your evening at a monster bash, here are some tips for handling Halloween treats with ClearCorrect!

Treat Timing

If you will be indulging in any candy (be it your own or a piece you “borrowed” from your child), remember to eat it with a meal instead of on its own. This will provide extra time for your saliva to wash away the excess sugar that might otherwise settle on your teeth. Then, when you brush before putting your aligners back in, you’ll remove the rest!

Furthermore, avoid snacking on fun-sized treats throughout the day, as you’ll need to brush every time you do. This can burn through your aligner free time quickly, and before you know it you may not have time for a full meal!

Don’t Cheat

While it may seem tempting to keep your aligners in while you eat, this is a bad idea. First of all, ClearCorrect was not meant to chew with, so you should be removing them each time you do. Not taking them out can subject them to damage, and it can make chewing much more difficult in the process. Thus, be sure to take them out each time you have anything other than water, and brush and floss carefully before you put them back in.

Oral Health Care

As previously mentioned, it is important to care for your teeth properly when wearing ClearCorrect aligners. While you may think that it won’t matter if you skip a step in your oral health routine, consider this: say you get a bit of hard candy or a nut from your favorite candy bar stuck in your teeth. This could cause quite a problem when you put your aligners back on. Not only will it keep that food trapped with no way to come out, but it could also change the fit and alignment of your tray. This could potentially set your treatment back or cause a great deal of discomfort.

Remember, part of the fun of Halloween is the treats, and one of the biggest benefits of wearing ClearCorrect is that you can eat whatever you want with no restrictions. The key is to be responsible with the timing of your snacks, removing your aligners each time you eat, and to care for your teeth properly before putting your aligners back on. Happy Haunting!

About Our Practice

At Marble Dental McKinney, Dr. Hegazin, Dr. Koro and the team want to make caring for your oral health as easily as possible. We happily accept patients of all ages, and we’re here to help with everything from general exams and cleanings to emergency procedures and even smile makeovers with the help of ClearCorrect.

If you’re ready to get started on your new smile, visit our website or call us today at 214-592-0441.