03/29/2019

Survival Guide: Invisalign

Article by Dr. Leaver & Dr. Gardner

WHAT IS THE INVISALIGN CLEAR ALIGNER SYSTEM?

HOW DOES THE INVISALIGN SYSTEM WORK?

CLEANING YOUR INVISALIGN ALIGNERS

DO

  • Rinse your aligners when you remove them, since dry saliva and plaque can breed bacteria.
  • Soak your aligners using denture cleaner or Invisalign cleaning crystals to keep your trays clear and sanitized.
  • Brush and floss your teeth before you put your aligner back in. Since Invisalign aligners are designed to custom-fit your teeth, harmful particles can get trapped between your teeth and your aligners. A good oral hygiene routine can help
  • Brush your aligners gently and carefully, as brushing too hard can scratch your aligners and leave visible etchings.

DON’T

  • Eat or drink anything but water while you’re wearing your aligners. Many foods and drinks can stain or discolor your aligners. Some can cause odors as well.
  • Use toothpaste to clean your aligners. Many brands have abrasive agents that can dull your aligners or create small openings for bacteria.
  • Leave your aligners exposed or unprotected when they are not in your mouth. This can expose them to harmful germs and bacteria, so rinse them, soak them, and then rinse them again before returning them to your mouth.
  • Soak your aligners in any sort of mouthwash OR put them in heated liquid of any kind.

ORAL HYGIENE ROUTINE WITH INVISALIGN

THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR INVISALIGN

ONCE YOUR TREATMENT IS COMPLETE

INVISALIGN IS THE CLEAR CHOICE AT LEAVER & GARDNER ORTHODONTICS

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