The Invisalign system is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment that allows you to straighten your teeth without having to rely on metal braces. Instead, all you have to do is wear a series of custom-made, clear aligner trays that help improve your smile by correcting your bite and aligning your teeth. Because these aligners are clear and can be taken on and off, they are more discrete than traditional metal braces.
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Invisalign clear aligners are more comfortable than metal braces and are made from BPA-free plastic. As you continue to wear these aligners, they straighten your teeth, which helps to bring out the beautiful smile you have always dreamed of. However, the only way to get the most out of your aligners is to ensure you're taking proper care of them. The following tips will teach you everything you need to know about how to take care of your Invisalign aligners.
Clean Your Aligners Regularly
Keeping your Invisalign trays fresh all the time is easily the best way to take care of them and maintain their good condition. You should develop a habit of cleaning your aligners twice a day, preferably in the morning and evening when you brush your teeth. When cleaning your aligners, you must do so using soap and a toothbrush with soft bristles — one that is different from the one you regularly brush your teeth with.
Add soap to the toothbrush and use it to gently scrub each aligner tray, one at a time. This helps to remove bacteria from your aligners. Wearing aligners that harbor bacteria can damage your teeth and even lead to problems with your overall health.
Don't Clean Your Aligners With Abrasive Material
As mentioned, when cleaning your aligners, you should only do so using soap and a toothbrush with soft bristles. Again, ensure that it is not the toothbrush you brush your teeth with. You may be tempted to clean your aligners with denture cleaner or even mouthwash, but this can end up damaging your teeth. These cleaning materials are harsh and can damage your aligners' almost invisible look. Since the surface of the aligners becomes dull, they will be more noticeable when you wear them.
Rinse Your Aligners When You Remove Them
The good thing about Invisalign aligners is you can wear them throughout the day and remove them when you need to. This gives you plenty of opportunities to keep them clean. But at times when you're unable to clean them, for instance, while you're away from home, the next best thing you can do is rinse your aligners.
This will help to remove any residual saliva or plaque that can encourage the growth of bacteria on your aligners. Just look around for somewhere where there's running water, so you can give your aligners a quick rinse before taking them out.
Give Your Invisalign Aligners A Daily Soak
When it comes to your aligner trays, a daily soak keeps the bacteria and odors away!. Soaking your aligners will keep them hygienic and will help maintain their "invisible" appearance. All you have to do is add some Invisalign cleaning crystals into a small amount of lukewarm water. Drop the aligners in this mixture and let them sit for about 15 minutes. After that, you can use a toothbrush to brush off the aligners, and you're good to go.
Remove Your Aligners When You're Eating
Since your aligners can be removed whenever you need to, there's absolutely no need to keep them on when you're eating or drinking. The last thing you want is to accidentally damage or stain them. However, you can still keep your aligners on if you're only drinking water.
Brush and Floss After Removing Your Aligners
It's important to brush and floss before you wear your Invisalign because you don't want food particles getting trapped when you put your aligners on. This can end up causing oral health problems, such as tooth decay and gingivitis.
Always Keep Your Aligners In Their Case
The best place to store your aligners would be the case they came in. That means you will need to have the case close by, especially when you are away from home. There are many instances that require you to remove your aligners, such as when you're about to eat or brush your teeth. In each instance, it's important to put the aligners in their case, where they are safe.
Taking care of your Invisalign aligners has never been easy with these quick and easy-to-remember tips. As long as you take care of your aligners, they will be working behind the scenes to give you perfectly straight teeth you're proud to show off. Call Becker Orthodontics if you have additional questions about Invisalign!
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