From the number of trays you need to whether or not you’re straightening one or both arches of teeth, there are several factors that influence the length of a patient’s Invisalign treatment. One crucial aspect that is often forgotten is your compliance with your dentist’s guidelines. In fact, neglecting them can add weeks, months, or potentially years to your plan! To help prevent that from happening, keep reading to learn a few common ways patients ruin their Invisalign treatment (and what to do instead).

While it’s always good to be prepared for whatever life can throw at you, there are some things that you have to take as they come. When it comes to oral healthcare, dental emergencies can strike at any time, and you might not always be ready for them.

If you don’t have dental insurance, you may be deeply concerned about what could happen if you wind up with a serious problem. You may be tempted to just endure the pain and hope it fades—here’s why that’s a really bad idea, and what you can do to get the care you need without insurance.