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, as some whitening toothpastes are abrasive and may dull the aligner... more
What's the best Invisalign cleaning system?
What's the best Invisalign cleaning system? What should I use to clean my Invisalign aligners?
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34 posts
11 Oct 2008
Like brackets and archwires, Invisalign® Aligners move teeth through the appropriate placement of controlled force on the teeth. The principal difference is that Invisalign® not only controls forces, but also controls the timing of the force application. At each stage, only certain teeth are allowed to move, and these movements are determined by the orthodontic treatment plan for that particular stage. This results in an efficient force delivery system.
34 posts
3 Nov 2008
I’ve only been using Invisalign for a week and was considering buying the cleaning sysem. For now I’ll just get some of the cleaning crystals and wait for your results. Thanks for the information.
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16 Dec 2008
I'm wearing the retainers and I want to get more of the cleaning crystals but don't know where to find them. Please help. I use the toothbrush also but occasionally like to soak them using the crystals.