{"id":33,"date":"2019-03-24T01:51:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T01:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2019-06-24T01:53:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T01:53:13","slug":"invisalign-in-enfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/24\/invisalign-in-enfield\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Cleaning Invisalign Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-34\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Invisalign-and-oral-hygiene-tools-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign and oral hygiene tools\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Invisalign-and-oral-hygiene-tools-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Invisalign-and-oral-hygiene-tools-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Invisalign-and-oral-hygiene-tools-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Invisalign-and-oral-hygiene-tools.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Many patients value <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> for its ability to discreetly and effectively correct orthodontic problems. They also enjoy the treatment\u2019s convenience; the removable nature of the aligners makes it easy to maintain oral hygiene. For the treatment to be successful, however, it is important that you regularly spend time on cleaning your aligners and not just the teeth beneath them. Here is an overview of some of the Dos and Don\u2019ts you should apply in order to keep your Invisalign trays clean, fresh, and functional.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Do Clean the Aligners Every Morning and Evening<\/h2>\r\nIt is a wise practice to clean your aligners twice a day \u2014 once when you wake up, and once before you go to bed. Doing so in the morning lets you clean out any bacteria that may have accumulated in the aligners throughout the night. Your evening cleaning routine is essential for vanquishing any food particles or bacteria that might still be lingering in the aligners after a day of normal eating and drinking.\r\n<h2>Do Soak Your Aligners Daily<\/h2>\r\nGiving your aligners a good soak once a day helps to keep them fresh and prevent unpleasant odors. You may use a denture cleaning solution for this. Or, you can purchase special cleaning crystals from Invisalign.\r\n<h2>Do Rinse Your Aligners Every Time You Take Them Out<\/h2>\r\nWhenever you remove your aligners to eat a meal, drink any beverage other than plain water, or for any other reason, give them a quick rinse. Doing so will help to prevent dried saliva and plaque from building up in them.\r\n<h2>Don\u2019t Use the Wrong Cleaning Materials<\/h2>\r\nIt is important that you are gentle when you are cleaning your aligners. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush (not the same one you use on your teeth). Also, use a clear, antibacterial soap to clean them. Using toothpaste or any colored soap on them is inadvisable because such substances might scratch or stain the aligners.\r\n<h2>Don\u2019t Leave Your Aligners Out in the Open<\/h2>\r\nBring your Invisalign case with you wherever you go so you can properly store your aligners when they are not in your mouth. Leaving them out in the open exposes them to extra bacteria. It also increases the chances that you will accidentally damage or lose one of them.\r\n<h2>Don\u2019t Let Your Teeth Contaminate Your Aligners<\/h2>\r\nAfter you eat a meal, it is a good idea to give your teeth a quick cleaning before you place your aligners back in your mouth. Failing to do so will let the aligners trap food particles and bacteria against your teeth. Not only will this increase the risk of your aligners becoming stained or foul-smelling, but it is also bad for your teeth. Therefore, you should keep a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss with you at all times.\r\n\r\nAre you taking proper care of your Invisalign aligners? Use the above tips to ensure that they stay as fresh and clean as possible throughout your treatment.\r\n\r\n<strong>Meet the Authors<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrs. Venu Chimmiri and Elias Deros of Four Town Dental are committed to providing skilled, compassionate care to residents of Enfield and the surrounding areas. Both doctors are certified Invisalign providers. To learn more about our practice or to schedule a consultation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 860-749-6088.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many patients value Invisalign for its ability to discreetly and effectively correct orthodontic problems. They also enjoy the treatment\u2019s convenience; the removable nature of the aligners makes it easy to maintain oral hygiene. For the treatment to be successful, however, it is important that you regularly spend time on cleaning your aligners and not just the teeth beneath them. Here is an overview of some of the Dos and Don\u2019ts you should apply in order to keep your Invisalign trays clean, fresh, and functional. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/24\/invisalign-in-enfield\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","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-33","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Cleaning Invisalign Aligners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover six tips that will help you keep your Invisalign aligners clean, fresh, and functional throughout your treatment period.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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