{"id":100,"date":"2024-08-05T17:24:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T17:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2025-10-31T17:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:02:41","slug":"5-habits-that-could-prolong-candidpro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/5-habits-that-could-prolong-candidpro\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Habits That Could Prolong Your CandidPro Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CandidPro aligners offer a more comfortable, simpler path to straighter teeth. But don\u2019t let yourself get carried away by their convenience! They\u2019re still a physical tool that requires regular maintenance. Otherwise, you could find yourself having to wear them for longer than originally anticipated. Keep reading so you can avoid these five risky CandidPro habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Avoiding Regular Cleanings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should be cleaning your CandidPro aligners in the morning, at night, and between meals. These frequent soaks and brushings help prevent stains from marring your CandidPro trays, and <\/em>helps keep you safe from bacteria! If bacteria accumulates on your trays due to poor hygiene, you could very well develop gum disease or tooth decay. Your orthodontic progress will have to be put on pause while you and your dentist address these serious conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Using The Wrong Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Needless to say, cleaning your trays regularly is important. However, if you brush with the wrong products, you could end up damaging your CandidPro aligners! Brushes with hard bristles and toothpastes with abrasive ingredients are too rough for your trays and will wear them down over time. If you\u2019re unsure about your dental cleaning products, double-check with your dentist to ensure they\u2019re professionally approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Leaving Your Trays Out and About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not recommended to set your trays on anything other than their proper storage case when you remove them. They\u2019ll pick up whatever bacteria is hanging out on the countertop, or nightstand, or what-have-you. They\u2019re also at an increased risk for damage when they\u2019re exposed, so it\u2019s best to avoid unwanted accidents altogether and tuck them in their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Removing Your Aligners at the Wrong Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This habit is less about where you put your CandidPro aligners and more about when you remove and insert them. Wearing them while you eat or drink could stain and damage them, but going without them for prolonged periods could reverse your teeth\u2019s progress! Don your trays as recommended by your dentist, and you\u2019ll experience smooth straightening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Starting Your Tray Upgrade Whenever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you progress through your treatment, your dentist will provide you with tighter and tighter trays. This method guides your teeth into place gradually for the sake of quality results and patient comfort. When you make the transition too late or too early, you endanger this delicate process \u2013 and could hurt yourself. Ultimately, this is one treatment you don\u2019t want to do at your own pace. Trust your dentist\u2019s timeline instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things you\u2019ll have to remember during your CandidPro treatment. Many patients find the maintenance minimal and manageable, but everyone\u2019s different. If you\u2019re having a hard time taking care of your clear aligners<\/a>, remember that your dentist can help. They\u2019ll come to your rescue with personalized tips tailored for your unique habits. For ensuring you have a smooth and uncomplicated orthodontic experience, there\u2019s no better ally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jordan Hardin<\/a> is proud to have been recently nominated as a top 10% dentist in the country and looks forward to bringing this enthusiasm to his work! He\u2019s well-known for providing friendly care and quality results, and as a member of the American Academy of CandidPro Aligners, you can trust him with your CandidPro treatment. If you\u2019re interested in CandidPro aligners or have questions about aligner maintenance, contact<\/a> his office at 972-964-8989.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CandidPro aligners offer a more comfortable, simpler path to straighter teeth. But don\u2019t let yourself get carried away by their convenience! They\u2019re still a physical tool that requires regular maintenance. Otherwise, you could find yourself having to wear them for longer than originally anticipated. Keep reading so you can avoid these five risky CandidPro habits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230,"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100\/revisions\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westparkvillagedental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}