How To Deep Clean Invisalign

To clean your invisalign tray start by removing it from your mouth as directed by your dentist.

How to deep clean invisalign. Soak your trays for 20 30 minutes in a mouthwash solution and it will remove most of the common contaminants that you will find on the aligners. I regularly get my teeth cleaned regular cleaned and my dentist always say that he is surprised i have kept my teeth so clean and haven t had any cavities yet. Vinegar is the all purpose product for deep cleaning around the home and it can be used as part of half vinegar half warm water mix for exceptional cleaning of your trays. Then brush both sides of the aligner with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste. Apply toothpaste to a soft bristled toothbrush or retainer brush.

Never rinse your retainers or invisalign with an alcohol based mouthwash. Using a toothbrush prise any trapped food from the interiors. If you d rather not go the diy route talk to your dentist for recommendations. Soak your invisalign for a couple of hours or overnight if they re cloudy to make them clear again. To keep your aligners looking and smelling their best it is a good idea to at least once a day soak your aligners either in a denture cleaner or in invisalign cleaning crystals.

Harnessing the power of vinegar one great cost effective way of keeping your invisalign trays completely clean is the use of vinegar. Deep cleaning and cavities during treatment i never had any cavities or any deep cleaning done in my whole life. While brushing the guard you want to be careful not to crack the retainer. Rinse thoroughly with warm water before reinserting. In order to properly clean an invisalign retainer you will need toothpaste a toothbrush or retainer brush and retainer or denture cleaner.

Next rinse the invisalign to remove the toothpaste and let it dry on a towel before putting it back in your mouth. Avoid using toothpaste which will cause abrasions on your invisalign trays and hot water since it can warp the plastic. Fill a small bowl with half warm water and half hydrogen peroxide. A paste of baking soda and a drop of vinegar will gently clean your retainers remove any bad smells and keep your breath fresh and clean. The deep clean every now and then you ll want to subject your trays to a round of deep cleaning besides your daily brushing routine.

The mouthwash will dry out the material of the retainer and cause cracking and weak spots. To prevent your trays from discoloration always remember to use a clear mouthwash. If your aligners need to be cleaned thoroughly due to stains try the following methods. Next using a soft bristle toothbrush and a non abrasive toothpaste brush the guard softly and thoroughly.