Congratulations! You finally decided to straighten your smile with Invisalign. You love the treatment so far, aren’t you? Everyone would agree that when it comes to orthodontic braces, discomfort is part of the procedure. However, with Invisalign, the hassles are much lesser compared to the other type of braces, making it not only an effective option but a comfortable treatment as well.

At Chesterfield Hilltown Dental, we make use of the technology and high-quality materials to provide the best result possible. It is our goal to boost our patients’ ever beautiful smile by correcting numerous teeth and bite issues such as malocclusions, crooked and spaced teeth through the use of Invisalign.

Moreover, we also would like to educate our patients who already have to take the first step towards straightening the smile with Invisalign the ways to take care of their aligners for a more favorable outcome and smooth braces experience. To those who are worried about cleaning the trays, here are three different ways to clean it.

Make Use of the Water

Cleaning the dental device doesn’t have to be hard. Unlike any other type of braces, caring for Invisalign is easier. Since it is a removable appliance, wearers can detach them from their mouth and soak it in water for a few hours. By doing this, food debris and other particles from the tray will be eliminated.

The Mouthwash Trick

Rinsing the mouth with an alcohol-free mouthwash is an important routine that everyone might not take for granted. It helps get rid of the leftover particles that brushing and flossing failed to remove. However, the solution can also be used in cleaning the Invisalign. To do this, soak the aligner in the mouthwash and rinse it after with cold water. Make sure that you are using a clear type of mouth rinse rather than the colored one to avoid staining the appliance.

Check Your Pantry

Sometimes, the things that we needed are actually right there sitting in the pantry – like the famous apple cider vinegar! Aside from its so many uses, this versatile solution can also do great jobs for Invisalign. Soak the dental device in a mixture of water and ACV for 20 minutes, and rinse it thoroughly before putting it back in your mouth.

Failure to properly care and clean the Invisalign trays can make them look dingy and discolored. As much as you are trying to beautify your smile with the use of the orthodontic appliance, make it a habit to treat the dental device well, and it will excellently take care of your dream smile!

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