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How Do I Clean my Invisalign?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Daniel Noor, DMD, PC
Question viewed 47,924 times
Tags: aligner, cleaning, odor
What is involved in cleaning Invisalign aligners? What do I need to do? How long does the invisalign cleaning process take?
11 answers to How Do I Clean my Invisalign?
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Cleaning your Invisalign aligners!
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... Additionally it is not recommended to use denture cleaners or soak them in mouthwash; again this may dull he aligners and can make the aligners more visible.
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Ryan Sellinger, DMD
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist
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Cleaning Invisalign Trays
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 followed through.
But most importantly is to brush and floss after each meal. The aligners start to act in the way a bleaching tray does, so if food and low pH saliva are trapped, the...
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Tooth brush and water, retainer cleaner or Invisalign crystals, or ultrasonic
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 this, but retainer tablets work well once or twice a week. Our patients have not had any problems with cleaning in this manner. The Invisalign crystals can be used, but are quite costly and...
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Jason K. Tam, DDS
Toronto Orthodontist
Toronto Orthodontist
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Cleaning Invisalign aligners
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.
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How do I clean invisalign aligners?
Very simple:
To clean your aligners, use a separate brush, liquid soap and clean as if you are cleaning a baby bottle. It works and results are great.
Before I answered this question, I brushed two sample aligners for two weeks but I used liquid soap for one and rinsed it nicely and used tooth-paste for the other. This was to prove the one with tooth-paste gradually looked worse due to abrasives in the tooth-paste so the liquid soap was cheap and won the award...
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Cleaning aligners
The easiest way to clean your aligners is to simply use your regular toothpaste and brush the aligners when you brush your teeth. Fortunately you will be getting a new set of trays every two weeks so the aligners should never get extremely dirty.
Daniel Beninato, DDS
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist
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Good question!
All toothpastes have abrasives in them so you run the risk of "fogging" them. I usually recomment to my patients to brush them with a toothpaste and water and soak the in a denture cleanser like "Kleen Brite." If you soak them in mouth wash, they will stain the color of the mouthwash. The nice thing is that you put new aligners in every two weeks!
R. Scott Smith, DMD
Springfield Orthodontist
Springfield Orthodontist
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Cleaning Invisalign
For all my Invisalign patients I recommend that they brush their aligners twice a day using liquid soap and an old toothbrush using cold water only. While many advocate using tooth paste to clean the aligners I feel that the abrasives in the tooth paste will dull the surface of the aligners and allow staining to occur. While brushing an aligner with tooth paste over a 2 week period may not abrade the surface that much when you finish your treatment and are wearing retainers long term they...
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Samie Thabet, MD
Germantown Orthodontist
Germantown Orthodontist
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Cleaning Invisalign aligners
Invisalign aligners are made of very sturdy and resilient material.
Cleaning them is like cleaning your teeth. I advise clean the aligners in the morning for about 1 minute, once a day.
If you miss parts of the aligner then scale/tartar will build up and that is very hard to get rid of.
if it does build up then soak them in vinegar for about 3o mins before scrubbing them.
Do not use water that is too hot.
Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
London Cosmetic Dentist
London Cosmetic Dentist
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How do I clean my Invisalign Aligners?
Invisalign aligners can be cleaned by you. They do not need to be professionally cleaned. Generally, I advocate brushing the aligners with cold water, tooth paste and your tooth brush at least twice daily. If they are collecting "tartar", you can use a denture cleanser like "Efferdent" or a retainer cleaner like "Retainer Brite". When using these products, be sure to use them according to the manufacturer's recommendations and...
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Kara J. McCulloch, DMD
Mercer Island Orthodontist
Mercer Island Orthodontist
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Best Way To Clean Your Invisalign Aligners!
Invisalign recommends their own cleansing kit which you can purchase on their site at the invisalign store. If you do not want to pay their price, here are some suggestions that might help. I advise my invisalign patients to soak their aligners in water or a little mouth wash while they are brushing and flossing their teeth, They can use the container they come in to do this. After brushing and flossiing, they can use a soft tooth brush to clean the aligners and pop...
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Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist