How do I clean my Invisalign?

We recommend our patients clean their aligners with water and a clean toothbrush without toothpaste.  Toothpastes have abrasives in them and will scratch the surfaces of the aligners.  This will make the aligner look less clear and also creates small traps for bacteria. Invisalign does not recommend... more

Invisalign aligners can easily be cleaned with a mild denture cleaner with a normal tooth brush. After brushing and flossing your teeth you can pour a little mouthwash over the aligners and this will help in keeping your mouth feeling fresh.

This is one of those KISS principles: Keep It Simple. Regular toothpaste with your toothbrush is fine, and recomended. Other products can discolor the aligners, making the teeth look somewhat yellow. They are replaced every two weeks, so it is a minor issue, but if it becomes too complicated it won't be... more

This is one of the most frequently asked questions by my patients who I have treated with Invisalign! The aligners are best cleaned with a dab of toothpaste using a toothbrush. I recommend using regular toothpaste and not whitening toothpaste... some whitening toothpastes are abrasive and may dull the aligner... more