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No other orthodontic treatment has made shifting teeth so simple and easy like Invisalign. Their customized aligners help you achieve a straighter smile in less time and more comfortably than ever before. However, this innovative treatment has left many people in disbelief and asking questions, mainly on how to keep them clean and what the best cleaning solution is. Today, we\u2019ll be discussing exactly that as well as many other questions the dentist hears.<\/p>\n
While clear aligners<\/a> do require maintenance, it\u2019s negligible compared to what you\u2019d need to do with metal braces.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want the most thorough cleaning possible, it\u2019s recommended that you use Invisalign\u2019s unique blend of cleaning crystals. These can be found online or directly from a dental provider. A great time to sanitize them is during your daily oral care routine. After removing them, simply rinse them with cool water and place them into the cleaning solution. Once sterilized, use a toothbrush to remove loose food debris. Food can get in the way of your treatment, so make sure they\u2019re completely clean before wearing.<\/p>\n Do NOT<\/strong> under any circumstances use hot water to clean your aligners. This can permanently warp the plastic and damage them beyond repair.<\/p>\n Most people know that they can\u2019t wear their aligners while eating or drinking beverages other than plain water, but you should know that loose food debris stuck in your teeth can stain them if they carry a rich pigmentation. For this reason, it\u2019s important to brush your teeth afterwards if your last meal consisted of staining foods. For example, tomato sauce and dark berries can stain aligners if stuck in teeth.<\/p>\n You should sterilize your aligners before your oral care routine and any time they\u2019re exposed to an unsanitary environment. If you drop them on the ground, you don\u2019t want to introduce your mouth to foreign material that could interrupt your treatment or make you sick. In the event that you don\u2019t have cleaning crystals, a simple denture cleansing solution will work as well.<\/p>\n The first step should be to contact the dentist right away. To keep you on track for realignment, they\u2019ll determine whether it\u2019s sufficient to move on to the next pair, move back to a previous pair, or have the broken or lost aligner replaced.<\/p>\n Aligners must be replaced through the dentist you began treatment with. Since they\u2019re a prescription item, they\u2019re not something you can replace unless you have permission from the dentist first. Always contact the dentist directly if you need replacements.<\/p>\n Got another question that wasn\u2019t mentioned? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mitchell today to check your aligners and your smile!<\/p>\n Dr. Bradley Mitchell<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma. He\u2019s more than capable of performing an Invisalign consultation and getting you started on your journey to a straighter smile. To learn if Invisalign is right for you or simply learn more about the practice, you can contact him through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" No other orthodontic treatment has made shifting teeth so simple and easy like Invisalign. Their customized aligners help you achieve a straighter smile in less time and more comfortably than ever before. However, this innovative treatment has left many people in disbelief and asking questions, mainly on how to keep them clean and what the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":174,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170\/revisions\/174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitchellsmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\u201cHow Should I Clean My Aligners?\u201d<\/h2>\n
\u201cCan Aligners Become Stained?\u201d<\/h2>\n
\u201cWhen Should I Sterilize Them?\u201d<\/h2>\n
\u201cWhat If I Lose or Break an Aligner?\u201d<\/h2>\n
\u201cHow Do I Order Replacements?\u201d<\/h2>\n
About the Author<\/h2>\n