It only seems natural to
clean your Invisalign with toothbrush and toothpaste, but patients should be
careful to not be too rough with their aligners.
When brushing your actual
teeth, it’s necessary to use toothpaste and toothbrush because the abrasiveness
of the paste helps remove plaque bacteria and food particles from your teeth
and gums. When you’re cleaning your Invisalign, patients should use a soft-bristle
brush and a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to clean the particles left in the
cracks of the aligner. Then, soak your aligner in the rinse that your
orthodontist gives you or you can use hydrogen peroxide for five minutes. Be
sure to rinse with cold water afterward. Don’t use hot water because the heat
could distort the shape of the plastic.
If you ever break your
Invisalign, be sure to call the office immediately.
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