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Can you brush Invisalign trays with an electric toothbrush?

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Pruitt07Nov 28, 2013

I am about to get invisalign and I use a sonicare toothbrush. I can not find any information on brushing attachments and cleaning the trays with an electric toothbrush. Is an electric toothbrush recommended for both the attachments and trays or should I invest in some manual toothbrushes?

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