How to clean Invisalign® masks?

28 Aug 2022 | Invisalign®

The good care of the Invisalign® trays is essential to keep them in perfect condition-this way they will not lose their main characteristics and transparency.

Changing the Invisalign® templates. every week or every two weeks, in fact, does not mean that we should neglect their cleaning: Keeping them clean also helps prevent bad breath and the accumulation of plaque and tartar On the aligner.

Le Invisalign® trays Should be removed only to eat and keeping them clean is very easy With a few tricks:

1️⃣ Always brush them before putting them back in the mouth after each meal
2️⃣ use brushes with soft bristles And don't use the same toothbrush we use to brush our teeth
3️⃣ in the case of lunch or dinner out if we don't have a toothbrusho We rinse our mouths well and clean the masks under running water
4️⃣ clean the templates with tepid watera because too cold or hot temperatures could deform the aligners
5️⃣ some abrasive toothpastes can scratch the aligners: to prevent this from happening you can also use a pH-neutral soap instead of toothpaste
6️⃣ Do not soak aligners in mouthwash or use denture cleaners Because these products can damage the surface of the templates and make them opaque

Even when switching to the next set of aligners, it is advisable to Clean the previous masks well and store them in their box: sometimes the orthodontist asks the patient to reuse the previous masks and, for this reason, they must be kept very clean, without residue, so that they do not give off a bad odor.

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].

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