Clear aligner hygiene: tips for keeping your aligners fresh

Are you dealing with a misaligned smile? If so, then treating them with clear aligners is one of the easiest ways to start your journey toward a perfect smile. However, the treatment may not offer the desired results due to a lack of proper hygiene and maintenance.
When it comes to your dental treatment, it is important to keep your mouth and dental appliances clean. In this blog, we will explore some of the tips for keeping your aligners fresh and maintained.

Understanding clear aligners

Clear aligners are a series of dental trays that are customized according to the size of your mouth. These are made of high-quality plastic material and give an invisible appearance to your smile. Each set of aligners is worn for 20 to 22 hours per day and shifts your teeth to the desired position by applying gentle pressure. If you are looking for a comfortable and convenient dental treatment, clear aligners are for you.

Importance of clear aligners hygiene

When it comes to your dental treatment, hygiene plays an important role. The following is why you need to keep your clear aligners hygienic:

 

Effective treatment

To ensure clear aligners move your teeth to the desired position, you need to keep them maintained. When your clear aligners are in good condition, the treatment is more effective.

Aesthetics

One of the most important benefits clear aligners offer is the discreet appearance. However, clear aligners can easily lose their aesthetic appearance by getting a yellowish-stained tint, if not maintained properly.

Durability

When you keep your clear aligners maintained, you can enhance the durability of your aligners by preventing damage to them such as cracks, breaks, or scratches. By taking good care and handling your aligners gently, you can use them for a longer duration.

Tips for keeping your aligners fresh

The following are some tips for keeping your clear aligners fresh:

Consistent cleaning

Before putting clear aligners in your mouth, make sure you rinse them under water to remove dust particles present on the surface. Furthermore, repeat the process when you are taking them out to remove saliva or plaques.

For proper cleaning, you can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush and gently brush the surface. This helps in removing stains and prevents discoloration of your clear aligners.

Store well

Storing your clear aligners properly makes a huge difference in improving your clear aligner's performance. When you take off your dental tray, do not place it anywhere out in the open and instead store it in a protective case.

Avoid eating with clear aligners on

Take benefit of the removability of your clear aligners and prevent getting them damaged. When you are wearing your clear aligners, try not to eat. As they are made of plastic, chewing or biting on them puts pressure that can damage the mouth trays.

Keep your mouth hydrated

To keep your aligners fresh and clean, make sure you intake plenty of water throughout the day. This keeps your mouth hydrated, preventing aligners from getting dry and breaking.

Oral hygiene

Maintaining your oral hygiene is as important as keeping your aligners fresh. Therefore, make sure you brush and floss your smile twice a day so that no food particles remain in your mouth. This further leads to improved oral hygiene and effective dental treatment.

Begin your treatment with Caspersmile

At Caspersmile, you can get your customized clear aligners in the following way:

• When you make an order, you will receive an impression kit at your doorstep. Create your impressions and send them back.
• A 3D treatment plan will be created for you to understand the results of the treatment beforehand.
• Receive your aligners at your doorstep and wear them as per the recommended time.

To sum it up, clear aligners are a perfect alternative for your metal braces treatment. However, they are only effective if maintained properly. Following tips such as proper storage and cleaning can help you keep your aligners fresh.

FAQs

How do you keep clear aligners clean?

Rinsing your aligners before and after wearing and gentle brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush can help you clean your clear aligners.

Can I eat or drink while wearing clear aligners?

No, it's recommended to remove your clear aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water. Eating with aligners can damage the plastic material and compromise the treatment.

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