THE RIGHT WAY TO CARE FOR YOUR TEETH AND ALIGNERS Brush Smart, Smile Bright
Throughout our lives, we follow pretty straightforward guidelines when it comes to brushing our teeth. If you need
your teeth clean. Invisalign aligners make this a much easier task since you can remove them whenever you eat. Just be sure to brush
enamel, leading to further complications and infections. Make soft, circular strokes using a soft-bristled toothbrush. CLEAN YOUR INVISALIGN ALIGNERS DAILY. Not only do your teeth need to stay clean, but your Invisalign aligners need to be clean, too! Give them a good cleaning every morning before putting them on for the day. Do the same thing right before bed. To make it easier on yourself, consider buying an ultrasonic retainer cleaner. They’re inexpensive and can be found on Amazon. If you find that your aligners are not as clean as they should be, soak them in hydrogen peroxide one evening while you’re having dinner. This will efficiently clean and disinfect them!
orthodontic treatment, you might have to make some adjustments to ensure your teeth and orthodontic appliance stay as clean as
your teeth before reinserting your aligners. However, you might experience a situation where you’re unable to brush your teeth immediately after a meal. In this case, simply swish and swallow water several times before putting your aligners back in. Just remember to brush your teeth as soon as possible.
possible. Strong teeth-cleaning habits are essential for your oral health and orthodontic success, especially for those wearing Invisalign aligners. Here are three reminders to ensure your brushing habits are up to par.
AVOID BRUSHING AGGRESSIVELY. When you brush your teeth, do so softly and thoroughly. Too often, people try to race through this process, leading them to brush their teeth fast and hard. This can be incredibly damaging to your gums and
TRY TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH WHENEVER YOU REINSERT YOUR ALIGNERS. In order for treatment to be as successful and efficient as possible, you need to keep
If you have any questions about your Invisalign aligners, please call our office!
CROSSING THE FINISH LINE:
(650) 342-4171 | 3
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator