{"id":97,"date":"2024-08-13T20:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenusmiles.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2024-08-28T20:29:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T20:29:07","slug":"nu-smile-aligners-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenusmiles.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/13\/nu-smile-aligners-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can My Teen Keep Up with Their NU Smile Aligners When Returning to School?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NU Smile Aligners<\/a> are a great way for teens to achieve straighter, healthier, and more beautiful smiles without the troublesome dietary restrictions or conspicuous metal brackets and wires that come with traditional braces. However, it can be difficult to comply with the treatment during the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season. Here are a few tips to help teens stay on top of their orthodontic process while acclimating to the new school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Eating at School with NU Smile Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the school day, lunch is a time to take a break and enjoy some social time with your peers. However, NU Smile Aligners are not designed to withstand the pressure of chewing, so they must be removed when the patient eats or drinks anything but water. A pair of aligners left on a napkin on the lunch table can easily be swept up and thrown out with the trash, so make sure your teen brings a pocket-sized protective case to store their aligners in during meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack an Oral Hygiene Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NU Smile Aligners require patients to always thoroughly clean their teeth before putting them in, but it can be awkward to brush and floss at school. To make this task easier, have your teen pack a travel-sized oral hygiene kit. Start with a small container that can be easily cleaned and fill it with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n