A+ Dental – Dental Practice at Belsenplatz Patient information · EN

Your aligner treatment

Dear patient, aligners are an effective alternative to conventional braces. To get the best possible result, please follow the guidance below.

Your dentist Treatment start Number of aligners
22 h
Wear time decides your result. Wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day – take them out only to eat and brush. Every set is made individually for you; wearing them irregularly delays treatment or reduces the result.
Everyday use
Take them out before eating. Brush your teeth before putting the aligners back in, to avoid bacteria, food residue and staining.
Inserting and removing. Press the aligners gently onto your teeth so that they seat correctly. To remove them, take hold of the edges with your fingers and pull down and outwards; do not pull upwards.
Storage. Always in their case when not being worn. Keep the case clean and dry. Never leave aligners loose in a pocket or wrapped in a napkin – they are easily damaged or lost.
Smoking. Do not wear your aligners while smoking. Smoke causes staining and unpleasant odour, and damages teeth and gums.
Cleaning
  • Clean your aligners with a soft toothbrush and lukewarm water, or with a dedicated aligner cleaner.
  • Do not use toothpaste, hot water or harsh chemicals (bleach, alcohol).
  • Clean your aligners after every meal, or at least rinse them with lukewarm water if you cannot clean them straight away.
Teeth and attachments
  • Attachments are small bonded ridges that help the aligners grip. Avoid hard or sticky foods and brush carefully so that you do not damage them.
  • Brush at least twice a day and use floss to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
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Your treatment progress

Change your aligners as instructed, usually every two weeks, so that your teeth move gradually. Note each change here – it keeps your progress visible to you, and shows us exactly where you are at every check-up.

Aligner change log
Set 01
Set 02
Set 03
Set 04
Set 05
Set 06
Set 07
Set 08
Set 09
Set 10
Set 11
Set 12
Set 13
Set 14
Set 15
Set 16
Set 17
Set 18
Set 19
Set 20
Check-up appointments
Attend every appointment so that we can check your progress and make adjustments where needed. A missed appointment usually adds several weeks to the treatment.
If something does not fit
If an aligner does not seat properly, is damaged or has been lost: go back to the previous set and call us. Do not move on to the next set on your own.
Your next step
After your final aligner comes stabilisation with a retainer – without one, teeth drift back over time. We will discuss which type suits you well before you finish.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Your team at A+ Dental – Dental Practice at Belsenplatz
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Cheruskerstraße 111
40545 Düsseldorf-Oberkassel
Phone 0211 570 025
www.aplus-dental.de
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