How Do I Take Care of My Invisalign Aligners?

Keeping your aligners clean during treatment is an important part of the process. Throughout the day, as you remove your aligners to eat and drink, you should get into the habit of rinsing them. This simple process removes saliva from your trays which may contain bacteria.

You should brush your trays daily with a toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Making this part of your nightly routine is an excellent way to keep your aligners clean. You should also brush and floss before replacing your aligners after a meal. Placing the alignment trays on your teeth without proper oral hygiene may trap food particles which can promote tooth decay.

At least once per week, you should soak your aligners using a mild, non-colored denture or retainer cleaner, or Invisalign cleaning crystals. To soak your aligners, begin by rinsing them under water then place them into a container with slightly warm water. Add the cleaning tablet or crystals and soak for at least 15 minutes. After soaking, rinse your aligners and reinsert them.

Extra tips for maintaining your aligners:

Always use the storage case when not wearing your aligners.
Never rinse or soak in hot water. To avoid damaging your aligners, water should be only slightly warm.
Rinse and keep your aligners clean.
Don’t eat or drink while wearing your aligners.

Maintaining your aligners properly will keep them in great shape and aid in your treatment.