If you’d like straighter teeth, Invisalign® is a great option. However, properly caring for your clear aligners ensures they remain effective, and the team at Wheeler Family Dental of Chesterfield, MO, can offer advice on how you can do just that. Below are a few tips for keeping your trays in great shape.

Keep Your Invisalign Intact With These 7 Tips

1. Clean Between Uses

Whenever you remove your aligners, clean them properly before wearing them again. They should be soaked in a specially designed solution and thoroughly rinsed before you put them back in your mouth.

2. Use the Right Cleanser

When soaking your clear aligners, you can use things like denture solutions or those designed for Invisalign specifically. These cleansers won’t harm your aligners like some other treatments, which can be too harsh.

3. Keep Up on Oral Care

While using Invisalign, you’ll need to maintain proper oral care. This entails brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once when your aligners are removed.

4. Don’t Eat or Drink While Wearing Aligners

Aligners must be removed when eating or drinking anything besides water. Aligners may become stained, or they can retain a foul odor if they come into contact with food or drink.

5. Store Properly

When aligners are removed, store them properly. Leaving them exposed to the open air damages them, and not putting them in a case makes it easier to lose them.

6. Don’t Use Toothpaste on Aligners

Never brush your aligners with toothpaste. Toothpaste is far too abrasive and damages the material, which requires a trip to the dentist for a new set.

7. Handle Gently

When removing or cleaning aligners, use a light touch to ensure they remain intact. Cracks or damage can make the system ineffective, slowing the process until you can replace the trays.

For more help with Invisalign or other cosmetic dentistry, contact Wheeler Family Dental. Whether you need routine teeth cleaning or require assistance with a more complex dental issue, their team has the skill and experience to provide high-quality service. Learn more about the Invisalign system and what it can do for you by visiting the website. To schedule an appointment, call (314) 576-3737.