Invisalign® aligners, unlike other braces, require simple care to maintain cleanliness and clarity. Maintaining oral home care will sustain the health of your smile and protect your Invisalign® clear aligning trays from undue wear and tear. Without the correct care, the aligners can stain, lose their strength, and harbor bacteria that cause bad breath. This Eastvale blog offers the best Invisalign braces care to ensure a healthy and clear adjustment experience.
What is the Right Way to Care for Invisalign Trays?
Although durable, Invisalign requires removing the trays prior to eating, drinking, and teeth cleaning. The easiest part of caring for your smile and your clear aligning trays is to continue brushing and flossing normally, and by using prescribed toothpaste if the dentist has given it to you.
Care for Mealtimes
Remove the aligners and place them in a case. When you’re done eating, brush and clean your mouth, rinse out the aligners to remove dry saliva and return them to their place. If the aligners are left in the mouth during a meal they can break, get stained, and trap food in the mouth which can lead to tooth decay. Coffee, sugary foods, and drinks can increase the risk of cavities and staining of the aligners, which puts individuals at risk for replacing aligners or requiring more dental procedures.
Daily Care Tips
There are a few ways to better care for Invisalign braces during the day-to-day which will dramatically improve your Invisalign® experience. Here are some easy tips:
- Don’t chew gum
- Only drink water (when aligners are in place)
- If drinking anything else, remove aligners
Clean the aligners with gentle brushing and clear antibacterial hand soap. It must be clear and brushing must be gentle. Do not use toothpaste to clean them, for toothpaste is abrasive and made to remove stains from teeth. Using toothpaste on Invisalign® will make them dull or create pockets for bacteria. Soaking the aligners in the recommended fluid will eliminate bacteria and keep them invisible.
Almost everyone needs that morning cup of coffee, but it’s important to enjoy that cup without having the aligners in. Invisalign® is an easy way to adjust the smile without compromising the overall appearance and to protect the invisible, clear look.
Invisalign Aligner Solutions in Corona
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