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Can taking hot showers and getting some hot water in my mouth made my invisalign treatment less effective? would i have to restart the whole process?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Probably Not: The water is not that hot and the trays don't distort that easily.

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No worries: A warm shower will not affect your invisalign treatment. Take care.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/25/2015

2.4k views

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A member asked:

Can taking hot showers and getting some hot water in my mouth made my invisalign treatment less effective? would i have to restart the whole process?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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