A busy travel schedule does not necessarily mean you need to postpone Invisalign treatment. With advance planning, proper aligner care, and clear communication with your dental team, you can continue making progress while traveling.
At Bagnall Family Dentistry, Dr. Matt Bagnall can create an Invisalign plan based on your orthodontic needs, lifestyle, and upcoming travel schedule.
Invisalign Treatment Time
Invisalign Treatment Time
Invisalign treatment time varies for each patient. The length of treatment depends on the complexity of the case, the required tooth movements, and how consistently the aligners are worn.
Your first appointments may include an examination, digital scans, X-rays, photographs, and treatment planning. After evaluating your smile, Dr. Bagnall can provide a personalized timeline and explain how often you may need to visit the office.
Tell the dental team about upcoming trips before treatment begins. This allows the practice to plan appointments and provide the aligners and instructions you may need while away.
Flexible Scheduling and Communication
Bagnall Family Dentistry offers early appointments beginning at 7:00 AM from Monday through Thursday. These hours may help patients schedule visits around work, family responsibilities, and travel.
Patients can contact the office by phone, text, or email if they have questions while traveling. When traveling internationally, save the office’s contact information before leaving and consider how time-zone differences may affect communication.
Traveling With Invisalign Tips
Tell the Dental Team About Your Plans
Inform Dr. Bagnall about your travel plans in advance, especially if you will be away for an extended period. The team can determine whether an appointment is needed before you leave.
Keep Your Aligners in Your Carry-On Bag
Do not place every set of aligners in checked luggage. Keep your current and previous trays in your carry-on bag so they remain accessible if your checked baggage is delayed or lost.
Keep Your Previous Aligners
Bagnall Family Dentistry instructs patients not to throw away their previous trays. Bring all trays to each appointment and allow the dental team to determine when they can be discarded.
Know What to Do if You Lose an Aligner
If you lose your current tray, return to your previous aligner and contact Bagnall Family Dentistry for instructions. Do not move to another tray unless the dental team advises you to do so.
Continue Wearing a Cracked Aligner
If an aligner develops a minor break, continue wearing it and contact the office for guidance. Dr. Bagnall will determine whether you should continue with that tray or follow another step.
Check Your Supplies Before Leaving
Before your trip, confirm that you have all necessary trays, elastics, cleaning supplies, and instructions. If anything is missing, contact Bagnall Family Dentistry before departure.
Follow Your Normal Wear Instructions
Bagnall Family Dentistry instructs Invisalign patients to wear their trays throughout the day and night, including while eating and sleeping. Aligners should only be removed when cleaning your teeth or trays.
Travel does not change the recommended wear schedule. Consistent wear is important for keeping your treatment progressing as planned.
Be Careful With Staining Foods
Avoid turmeric, mustard, and foods containing strong yellow dyes because they may stain your aligners.
Patients should also minimize sugary and acidic foods and drinks. Clean your teeth and aligners carefully after eating.
Use Safe Water
When traveling somewhere with uncertain tap-water quality, use bottled or properly filtered water when brushing your teeth, rinsing your mouth, and cleaning your trays.
Avoid using hot water on your aligners because heat may affect their shape.
Set Reminders Across Time Zones
Changes in routine and time zones can make it easier to forget aligner care. Set reminders on your phone for cleaning, changing trays, or contacting the office.
Follow the tray-change schedule provided by Dr. Bagnall rather than adjusting it based on the local time zone.
Pack an Invisalign Travel Kit
Keep your Invisalign supplies together in a small, easy-to-carry bag. Your travel kit may include:
Invisalign Pricing at Bagnall Family Dentistry
Bagnall Family Dentistry currently lists a lowest-total-cost Invisalign option of $3,279 when paid in full at the data collection appointment.
Additional payment choices include:
Lowest Total Cost
$3,279
when paid in full at the data collection appointment.
Additional Payment Choices
- Payments of $89 per paycheck with an $89 deposit
- Twelve-month interest-free financing through Cherry Financing
- A low-down-payment in-office plan
- An option to have qualifying insurance payments sent directly to the practice
Financing terms, approval requirements, insurance benefits, and total costs vary.
Continue Your Invisalign Treatment While Traveling
Traveling does not have to interrupt your progress. Planning ahead, keeping your aligners accessible, following your wear instructions, and contacting the dental team when questions arise can help you stay on track.
Bagnall Family Dentistry is located on the second floor at:
16 Haverhill Street, Suite A
Andover, MA 01810
Call or text (978) 475-3997 to schedule an Invisalign consultation or discuss an upcoming trip.
Treatment schedules and travel instructions vary by patient. Invisalign pricing and financing terms are subject to change and should be confirmed directly with Bagnall Family Dentistry.