How do I Properly Clean and Sanitize My Invisalign Alignment Trays?

Many patients choose Invisalign clear braces because they offer a low hassle alternative to traditional braces. However, without proper care, your Invisalign alignment trays can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria. Keeping your teeth and aligners clean and sanitized throughout the course of treatment is essential to achieving your desired results. In this post, we’ll discuss how to care for your smile and Invisalign trays throughout the course of treatment.

Daily Care for Teeth & Aligners

During Invisalign treatment, you will need to continue to brush teeth at least two minutes at a time twice a day and floss at least once each day. We recommend patients at least rinse out their mouths after meals, but brushing teeth after you eat can be beneficial to keep your smile healthy and keep your alignment trays clean To care for your Invisalign trays, you should use cool water to rinse them out, and you may want to brush your aligner to remove stuck on plaque and foods. However, you should avoid using toothpaste as these products can be abrasive and lead to damage or wear that can adversely impact the efficacy of your treatment plan. In most cases, a scent free antibacterial hand soap is a great option to clean your aligners.

Storage During Meals

During meals, we recommend that patients store their alignment trays in cool water or cleaning solution. This reduces bacteria accumulation on aligners, and it helps to keep the trays moist and sanitized. Storing your alignment trays in a container of cool water with denture cleaner, retainer sanitizer, or Invisalign branded cleaning products may also help to reduce your risk to lose the alignment trays. Patients most often misplace their aligners during meals, so having a container specifically for storage and cleaning at these times can be beneficial.

Meet the Chester County Dental Arts Team

At Chester County Dental Arts, we are dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain their healthiest smiles for a lifetime. Invisalign orthodontic treatment is just one of the many services we offer to help patients achieve their healthiest smiles and keep them for a lifetime. A straight smile is healthier and easier to care for, and a properly aligned bite reduces the risk of dental damage, TMJ dysfunction, and other oral health and function issues. When you’re ready to get started, call our Coatesville dentistry team to schedule a consultation visit at Chester County Dental Arts. We’ll review your smile alignment and partner with you to determine whether or not Invisalign is the right solution to create your flawless smile.