Most of the time when patients receive dental implant surgery, they’re pleasantly surprised by the relative ease and comfort of the procedure. Dental implant aftercare is typically fast and manageable, especially compared to some other kinds of dental surgery, like tooth extractions

This may lead you to wonder whether the typical rule that you shouldn’t fly after surgery still applies. The answer to that question is a little complicated—here’s what you should know.

Invisalign aligners are some of the most aesthetic ways to straighten your smile. They’re also removable, which makes both cleaning and eating incredibly convenient.

That said, there are a few tricks to making sure that your aligners stay as clean as possible. For example, your dentist probably gave you some Invisalign cleaning crystals when you first got your trays—here’s how best to use them.