Mint Dental Care congratulates you for starting your Invisalign journey. This blog will now help you with the simple steps that you can follow to take care of your Invisalign aligners.
If you are reading this blog as part of your research process before your Invisalign consultation, then the following steps will help you realize how easy it is to maintain Invisalign clear aligners.
Invisalign is an advanced and discrete way on how you can straighten crooked teeth. Mint Dental Care, a Diamond Provider of Invisalign, can help prepare a treatment plan fitting for your dental needs.
During your treatment, the following steps will help you take care of your Invisalign aligners:
Make cleaning part of your routine
Making sure that you maintain proper oral hygiene should be the first step in taking care of your clear aligners. Clean your aligners with lukewarm water both in the morning and evening. Note that you should avoid using hot water as it can burn the plastic. Use a soft toothbrush to clean your aligners.
A common misconception in cleaning aligners is using toothpaste and hard toothbrush. Toothpaste often has abrasive particles that can scratch aligners especially when used with your regular toothbrush, leaving rough surfaces or
grooves in your aligner. When this happens, the spaces can trap discoloration or bacteria.
The right way to clean Invisalign aligners is by using a little liquid antibacterial hand soap and a soft brush. Preferably, reserved solely for cleaning your clear aligners. As much as possible, you should also avoid using colored soap as it may
stain your Invisalign aligners.
Remove your aligners before eating or drinking
This step will help prevent particles from your meal get into your aligners, causing stain or bacteria buildup. Not following this step may lead to germs getting transferred to your teeth and gums which later could contribute to plaque buildup.
So always remember to remove your aligners before enjoying a beverage or relishing a meal.
This step is also a preventive measure against tartar formation which can only be removed though a professional’s help. While Mint Dental Care can assist you with this problem, we encourage proper dental care to help facilitate a smooth and enjoyable Invisalign journey.
Make sure to rinse your aligners when you remove them
Rinsing and soaking your Invisalign aligners when you are not wearing them helps keep them fresh. You can do this step with clear soap denture cleaners or even Invisalign cleaning crystals which are specifically made for cleaning purposes.
Should you have a special occasion or an event which requires you to remove your aligners, make sure to make it a habit to put them in a case. It is important to avoid placing them in a napkin or on top of a table where there is a risk of accidentally throwing them away
So, the best options for you are (1) to either put them in a case or (2) soak them in an appropriate aligner solution. Both helps in preventing stains, debris, plaque, and odor. Lastly, after applying the mentioned steps, make sure to rinse your aligner and put them back to maximize its efficacy and help speed up your Invisalign treatment.
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