5 essential tips to care for your Invisalign

Invisalign is a transparent orthodontic appliance that aids one in his/her journey to get a corrected smile. If you think that the clear retainers are opted for correcting small orthodontic problems alone, then you are not aware of the advanced series of the Invisalign braces. 

The advancements in Dentistry have brought modern clear retainers like Invisalign i7. It consists of 7 aligners and needs to be worn for just 14 days. Yes. The duration of the smile correction treatment is just 2 weeks with this. 

To know more information on the latest Invisalign retainers, visit our dental clinic in Dubai. We are ready to answer your queries.

In this blog post, Our Orthodontists have shared the important tips to care your Invisalign during orthodontic treatment.

Invisalign aligners caring tips

Unlike metallic braces, the clear aligners are more convenient and work effectively to correct your misaligned teeth and crooked smile. Keeping the Invisalign clean is an important part of the orthodontic treatment.

This is because bacterial invasion or damage to the braces prolong the treatment. Follow the Invisalign care tips given by the expert orthodontists in Dubai here.

1) Rinse the Invisalign

Whenever you take the Invisalign out from your mouth, rinse it well with lukewarm water. 

Avoid washing or rinsing the brace with water in extreme hot or too cold temperatures. If you clean with hot water, it will damage or discolor the orthodontic appliance. Likewise, the shape of the Invisalign distorts when you clean with hot water.

2) Don't forget to soak the Invisalign

Similar to dentures, Invisalign also needs to be soaked when you do not wear it for a while. Utilize the denture or Invisalign cleaning solutions available in the market. Otherwise, get the cleaning solution suggested by your Dentist.

Don't use mouthwashes to soak the Invisalign because ingredients in the liquid may damage the clear brace.

3) Brush the Invisalign without Toothpaste

Cleaning the retainer is important to extract the colonization of bacteria. This will help you to prevent plaque build up on the braces. 

Hence you need to regularly clean and brush the orthodontic  retainers. While brushing, don't use toothpaste. Similar to mouthwashes, certain ingredients in toothpaste are also scratches or marks on your retainer.

4) Clean your Teeth

Maintaining an effective dental hygiene is also a part in the orthodontic treatment. The Invisalign wearer should efficiently brush and floss his/her teeth to eliminate the germs clung to his/her teeth.

Otherwise, it will lead to plaque and tartar buildup under the aligners. It ends in tooth decay.

5) Avoid eating with Invisalign

Certain food items and colored drinks leave their mark on the retainer. It discolors the Invisalign. Similarly, the chances are higher for the food debris to stuck between the teeth and the retainer. Then it produces an unpleasant odor.

Conclusion

While purchasing the cleaning solutions or soaps to clean Invisalign, take a look whether the product contains abrasive materials or not. It is recommended to get the cleaning product after consulting your Orthodontist.

Apart from cleaning the Invisalign, keep a kit to carry the clear brace. It will help you to protect the orthodontic appliance from damage or cracks while traveling.