How to Take Care of Your Invisalign

Making sure your aligners are in top condition is a big priority when you’re on your Invisalign journey. When plaque and saliva collect on the aligner trays, it creates the perfect situation for harmful and odor-causing bacteria to grow. If you’re not mindful of certain foods or beverages, you can unknowingly cause discoloration! How do you avoid that? We’re here to help.

Here are some best practices for keeping your aligners in clean condition:

• Brush, brush, brush. Brush your aligners with a little toothpaste and water every time you remove them at home. Brush and floss your teeth often. This will reduce bacteria and discoloration.

• Avoid staining foods and beverages. Wine, coffee, tea, and soda all contribute to discoloration if you don’t brush your teeth and aligner tray immediately after.

• Avoid beverages that are too hot. Drinking beverages that are too hot may warp the plastic trays and cause the aligners to fit improperly.

• Wear the aligners religiously. In order for the most effective treatment, only remove to eat and clean to avoid getting outside residue on the trays.

• Do a deep clean once or twice a week. To do this, soak your aligners in Invisalign Cleaning Crystals, Retainer Brite, or denture cleaner. Avoid colored cleaners as it may stain your aligners.