Improve Your Aligner Fit & Comfort with Chewies
Small gaps? Unsnug fit? Learn the simple trick of using chewies to ensure your clear aligners work perfectly and feel comfortable.
If your clear aligners don't feel quite right or you're noticing tiny gaps, aligner chewies are your secret weapon. These unassuming foam cylinders are key to proper fit, comfort, and keeping your smile journey on track. Discover how to use them effectively!
🦷 What Are Chewies and Why Do They Matter?
Chewies are soft, cylindrical foam tools designed specifically for aligner users. They help “seat” your aligners—meaning they push the aligners fully onto your teeth to ensure proper fit and movement.
Why use them?
- Help aligners fit snugly against your teeth
- Improve tracking and reduce gaps
- Prevent discomfort caused by uneven pressure
- Boost overall treatment effectiveness
💬 At NewSmile, we include chewies in your kit because we know they make a difference in comfort and results.
🪥 2. How to Use Invisalign Chewies the Right Way
Using chewies is easy—but like anything in your aligner routine, technique matters.
Follow these steps:
- Place the chewie between your teeth (typically back molars first).
- Bite down and hold for 3–5 seconds.
- Move the chewie along your mouth—front teeth, side to side, and back again.
- Continue for 5–10 minutes, 1–2 times a day—especially when switching to a new tray.
📌 Pro tip: Always use chewies after inserting new aligners, or anytime they feel slightly off.
💆♀️ 3. Chewies = More Comfort, Fewer Surprises
You might think chewies are just for tightening the fit—but they actually help with overall comfort, too.
Benefits include:
- Even pressure across all teeth
- Less soreness from improperly seated trays
- Reduced risk of cracking or damaging trays during removal
- More predictable progress, especially mid-treatment
🧊 Chewies can also help if you’re feeling extra pressure on one side—just focus your bite there for a few extra seconds.
🧼 4. Chewie Care and When to Replace Them
Yes, your chewies need a little TLC too!
Care tips:
- Rinse them with warm (not hot) water after each use
- Let them air dry—don’t store them wet
- Replace every couple of weeks or if they start to lose shape
🧃 Avoid chewing on them like gum between meals—they’re meant to be used purposefully, not constantly.
NewSmile recommends keeping an extra pair in your aligner case so you’re never caught off guard when switching trays on the go.
---✨ Final Thought
Using Invisalign chewies or aligner chewies may feel like a small step—but it has a big impact on how well your aligners work and how comfortable your experience is.
🦷 A perfect fit leads to better tracking, faster results, and fewer refinements—and with NewSmile’s care kits, you’ve got the tools to make every tray count.
