“How should I prepare for my Invisalign?”

All you need to to to prepare is get all your snacking out of the way now. You won't be able to snack to much when the aligners are being worn full time;-)
Really just get in the habit of keeping your teeth and gums clean. Nothing else to do. Enjoy!

Invisalign is typically more of a lifestyle change than a true physical change like braces are. You will have little tooth colored attachments get glued onto the surface of some of your teeth, so these can feel a little weird or sharp temporarily but you get used to them. If you want to be really proactive, you can get a dental check-up and cleaning at least 2 days before your Invisalign appointment, to make sure you won't need any dental work while in your aligners that could change the shape of your tooth and prevent the aligners from fitting. Also, you can start getting into the habit of consolidating your meals so that you only eat or drink anything besides water for a total of 2 hours a day. (So if you like to sip coffee or snack throughout the day, you will want to start developing some habits that allow you to go longer periods of time without snacking, or start carrying a toothbrush and some mouthwash around with you so you can brush and get your trays back in as soon as possible after every meal) It will be totally worth it, and these few tips will make the transition a little easier. Good luck!

Make sure your oral hygiene is excellent. That is the best way to prepare for your orthodontic treatment, whether with aligners or braces.

Sincerely,

Robert E. Sims, D.M.D, M.S.D.