When you feel bad with the flu, it’s because your body has detected a new invader, and your immune system is going into overdrive. It floods your body with a host of immune system-stimulating biochemicals called cytokines. While this revs up your body to attack the virus, the inflammation leads to many of the flu’s worst symptoms. Alright, you get it; the flu makes you feel terrible. You want to avoid being in that predicament if possible. You are also enjoying how your Invisalign trays are changing your smile for the better. Keep reading to learn tips on how to wear your Invisalign during the cold-and-flu season while giving yourself the best chance not to get sick, as well as how to get through it if you do.
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