How To Keep Your Invisalign Looking Fresh
If you’re starting out on your journey to a straighter smile with Invisalign Sheffield, then you’re going to want to have all the top tips on keeping them looking their best. But fear not. We at Dee Kay Dental have put together a comprehensive guide on how best to take care of your aligners. More information is below.
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign is a brand of clear plastic aligners that can sit flush over the patient’s teeth; it has become one of the most popular ways to straighten teeth over the last decade or so. Unlike other styles of orthodontics, Invisalign offers a far more subtle aesthetic to braces as well as a heap of other practical benefits, including better cleaning, more comfort, faster treatment and improved lifestyle functionality.
Keeping It Clean
If you are thinking about Invisalign Sheffield or are already on the journey but just aren’t cutting the mustard when it comes to cleaning, then you’ll want to keep reading. We’re going to explore all the tools you might need and the best ways to get the clean you want.
Cleaning Your Teeth Is Just As Important
Maintaining good oral health and hygiene when you start out on your Invisalign Sheffield journey is just as important as keeping on top of the cleaning of your appliance, and with this in mind, here are some tips on good oral hygiene.
First, you should always brush your teeth twice daily for at least two minutes. If you feel you’ve consumed a particularly sugary snack or drink, it’s always a good idea to give your teeth a quick brush. For this reason, keeping a travel toothbrush set in your bag or work locker can be very useful.
Second, don’t skip flossing. So many people skip flossing, and it’s such a silly idea. Flossing is the only way to reach down into the gum line where bacteria may be building up.
Why Is Cleaning So Important?
Well, other than the obvious reason of preventing gum disease, decay and bad breath, you can also keep your Invisalign aligners clean too. If you think about putting your nice clean plates back into a dirty cupboard, you might understand a little more. Naturally, the cleaner the service, the better the environment for your aligners to be in and the less likely it’s going to pick up germs.
Cleaning Your Aligners
Cleaning your aligners doesn’t need to be tricky at all; you just need to make sure you’re investing in a couple of essential tools. First, a soft-bristled small-headed manual toothbrush; these are easy to come by in any supermarket or pharmacy, and second, some type of cleaning solution.
You can use a tiny amount of toothpaste on the brush to get the top layers of bacteria off and clean both the inside and outside of your aligner. You should do this twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
The cleaning solution you decide to invest in should be used once a day or every other day, depending on your preference. These are great for getting rid of germs and giving back the shine and a clear look to the aligners.