{"id":23,"date":"2019-03-29T18:13:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T18:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/?p=23"},"modified":"2019-04-17T18:13:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T18:13:52","slug":"invisalign-aligner-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/2019\/03\/29\/invisalign-aligner-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Best Take Care Of Your Invisalign Aligners?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A couple of weeks after investing in your priceless smile, your Invisalign trays finally come in. You\u2019ve been dreaming about for ages, and now\u2019s your chance to make it happen, so you don\u2019t want to mess it up. Just like with your teeth, you\u2019ll need to establish a daily routine for your aligners to keep them practically invisible and your teeth and gums healthy while you\u2019re wearing them. Read on to find out the best tips and tricks for keeping your Invisalign aligners in tip-top shape and finally saying goodbye to gaps and misaligned teeth! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Should I Take Care Of My Invisalign Aligners? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning your aligners is simple\u2014you can brush them with\nlukewarm water and a toothbrush. It\u2019s important that you don\u2019t use hot water\nbecause it can warp the material. Additionally, try not to use toothpaste\nbecause it is too abrasive for the plastic. Clean your trays after every snack\nand meal to prevent plaque and tartar from becoming trapped between your trays\nand teeth. This can cause them to look cloudy instead of clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you place your aligners back in your mouth, it\u2019s\nrecommended that you soak them in either a 50\/50 mixture of water and vinegar\nor a special Invisalign cleaning solution for 15 minutes. This will help clear\nthem of dry saliva and other bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never leave your aligners exposed to the open air when you\ntake them out. Doing this can expose them to all types of germs and bacteria.\nBringing your carrying case with you can help prevent this if you need to\nremove them\u2014this will also help you avoid losing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking proper care of your teeth and trays during your\ntreatment will ensure that you stay on track and achieve your straightened\nsmile in the timeframe that you\u2019re expecting to. Disinfecting them every day\nwill ensure that your smile will not only be straight but also bright by the\nend of your treatment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Take Care Of My Teeth While Using Invisalign Aligners? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re going through your Invisalign<\/a> treatment,\nyou should remember to brush and floss your teeth daily to remove sugars and\nstarches. Also, be sure to do so before putting your trays back in your mouth\nto ensure minimal plaque and tartar transfer to your trays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike traditional braces, you won\u2019t have to worry about\ncutting chewy, crunchy, sticky, or hard foods out of your diet. With\nInvisalign, all you need to do before you enjoy a snack or meal is remove them.\nIf you eat with your aligners in, you could damage them and delay your\ntreatment. Be sure to remember that your teeth aren\u2019t entirely protected by\nyour trays either, so don\u2019t use them as a stand-in for mouthguards or to prevent\ndental emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Dental Dynamics, our team of dentists believes in\nproviding each of their patients with the knowledge and care they need to\nachieve their best possible smile. We offer unique treatment plans for\nInvisalign Clear Braces so you can get your straightened grin in no time.  For any questions or to schedule an\nappointment, visit our website<\/a>\nor contact 847-329-9801.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A couple of weeks after investing in your priceless smile, your Invisalign trays finally come in. You\u2019ve been dreaming about for ages, and now\u2019s your chance to make it happen, so you don\u2019t want to mess it up. Just like with your teeth, you\u2019ll need to establish a daily routine for your aligners to keep […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23\/revisions\/26"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}