{"id":432,"date":"2022-07-02T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=432"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:36:34","slug":"tips-for-wearing-your-invisalign-for-22-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/tips-for-wearing-your-invisalign-for-22-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Easily Meeting Your 22-Hour Invisalign Wear Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve recently started Invisalign<\/a> treatment, congratulations! A straighter and healthier smile is in your future, assuming your treatment is successful. And the biggest factor when it comes to Invisalign\u2019s success is your willingness to adhere to the mandatory 22-hour wear time. That said, some patients run into difficulties when it comes to wearing their trays the required amount of time. Here\u2019s more about why this rule is so important for your treatment along with some tips to help you stick with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of the 22-Hour Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 22-hour rule isn\u2019t arbitrary or made-up; there\u2019s a very good reason for it! Invisalign works by gradually shifting your teeth into a straighter and more natural position over the course of a few months. Since this process happens over time, the amount of discomfort that you feel is minimal. Each set of trays is worn for a predetermined set of time, usually around two weeks, before you swap to a new set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you progress through different sets of trays, the newer ones will be straighter than the previous ones to match your teeth\u2019s progress. However, the only way to ensure that your teeth are progressing like they\u2019re supposed to is by wearing your aligners for 22 hours every single day. Even missing a few days or hours can set back your treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips For Meeting the 22-Hour Wear Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might seem daunting to have to wear your aligners for 22 hours every day, but it\u2019s entirely possible! If you\u2019re encountering difficulty, here are some tips to help you out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n