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Cleaning Invisalign Braces and Helpful Hygiene Tips

May 20, 2014 By ParkAvenueDental

Cleaning Invisalign Braces and Helpful Hygiene TipsCan you think of anything more vital than a clean mouth? Well, of course we all want…well…just about every part of our bodies clean…but oral hygiene is a very important part of keeping bacteria and infections at bay. When taken at its most basic, oral hygiene is the process of keeping your mouth and teeth clean so they look healthy and radiate a pleasant odor – this is especially important when you are wearing braces because these corrective devices have been known for trapping food particles while hindering the ability to brush and floss. There are many steps to good oral hygiene, notably when it comes to the application known as Invisalign – which has changed the landscape of the oral corrective field perhaps for good – so let’s take a look at some of the most popular methods.

The Basics on Invisalign Braces and Some Invisalign Tips

This clear, removable and increasingly popular alternative to traditional wire braces work via customized plastic molds that are created to move and straighten out crooked smiles. In this way, patients can enjoy the benefits of quality orthodontic care without unsightly metal brackets and poking throughout treatment. However, as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility” and as such, patients wearing these aligners must clean and maintain them on a regular basis to ensure the best possible results…all while eliminating discoloration and unwanted odors. Sounds like a pretty heady task? We’ll help you sort it out with some Invisalign tips to make Invisalign hygiene part of your routine.

Invisalign Cleaning Systems

The company that manufactures these aligners also offers a professional cleaning system for proper Invisalign hygiene; this package encompasses a set of “magic crystals” that when combined with water morph into an effective cleaning agent. When used regularly, this solution can easily assist patients with removal of plaque and other debris from aligners.

invisalign cleaningToothbrushes for Invisalign

Believe it or not, there still is no substitute for a good, soft-bristled toothbrush. Of course regular aligner brushing is encouraged, but toothpaste is not recommended – this is because many toothpastes contain a myriad of abrasives known to cause scratches of other aesthetic irregularities in the aligners. Alternatively, patients can use a mix of water and dish washing detergent as a substitute.

Invisalign Soaking Solutions

A plethora of quality soaking solutions are obtainable at most neighborhood pharmacies, but it’s advised that before using any type of solution all directions should be followed stringently. And, be certain to rinse away any excess before returning the aligners to your mouth.

Denture and Invisalign Cleaning Products

Yet another option available to Invisalign patients, these come in a variety of types including powders, tablets, foams and crystals. They also come packed with an oxidizing agent that works to remove stains while killing microorganisms as well as “chelating” solutions, detergents, dyes, enzymes, smells and more.

If you are uncertain of what method will work best for cleaning Invisalign braces or just Invisalign braces in general, your best option is to ask your orthodontist – he or she will be the best answer to your questions about options so you can help keep your aligners fresh, clean and debris-free.

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