These trays need to be worn as much as possible. If you are not wearing the trays then they are not doing their job. The general recommendation is to wear your aligners at least 22 hours a day. This wear schedule gives you the chance to remove the aligners for meals only. The rest of the day, you can continue your regular activities and people won’t even be aware you are undergoing orthodontic treatment! It is also essential to follow the trays in the specific order they are provided to ensure treatment is tracking correctly.