{"id":516,"date":"2024-08-05T20:56:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T20:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=516"},"modified":"2024-08-21T21:02:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T21:02:05","slug":"happy-trays-happy-days-taking-care-of-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/happy-trays-happy-days-taking-care-of-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Trays, Happy Days! Here\u2019s How to Take Good Care of Your Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman smiling and holding Invisalign tray on extremely bright blue background\" class=\"wp-image-518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1.png 578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Why do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners interest you? Is it the slim and transparent profile of the trays? Or maybe the shorter treatment time when compared to metal braces? These characteristics would make anyone excited, and for good reason! But if you don\u2019t care for your trays properly, they\u2019ll likely get bent out of shape \u2013 sometimes literally. Keep reading to learn how to ensure your Invisalign days are happy ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Invisalign Cleaning Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisalign aligners won\u2019t be very clear if you don\u2019t routinely brush away food particles and bacteria. These best-practices will help you avoid stains <em>and <\/em>bacteria-induced dental illnesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u221a Brush Every Morning and Every Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria, odors, and pigments can all start to collect on your trays throughout the day and while you sleep. It\u2019s good to get in the habit of cleaning them whenever you brush your teeth (which should also be every morning and every night!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u221a If Removed, Rinse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinsing your trays with lukewarm water after you remove them and before you put them back on also helps with keeping ickiness at bay. Not to mention it also prevents your saliva from drying and sticking to the plastic. Gross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u221a Let Them Take a Refreshing Soak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s recommended to give your aligners a nice soak once per day. Invisalign cleaning crystals are excellent for this. All you need are your trays, a glass of water, the crystals, and maybe a phone reminder so you don\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget Your Teeth\u2019s Hygiene!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, cleaning your teeth regularly is important for preventing conditions like cavities and gum disease, but it also impacts the transparency and texture of your aligners. Invisalign trays are fitted tightly so that they can guide your crooked teeth into a better alignment. If you have food or stains trapped on your dental surfaces, they\u2019ll get pressed against your trays, potentially causing discoloration or warping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Invisalign Close, And Their Case Even Closer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t want to leave home without your trays, and you shouldn\u2019t leave home without their proper storage case, either! Leaving Invisalign out and about without a protective shell risks damage via accidental squashing, smashing, falling, tripping, dog playing \u2013 you get the idea. Plus, a foreign surface is just another opportunity for bacteria to hitch a ride straight to your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this boils down to keeping your pearly whites clean, diligently brushing your Invisalign aligners, and keeping them safe in their case. Eventually, these habits will become second nature, and before you know it, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a perfectly straight smile! If you do ever forget a step or want more care advice, remember that your dentist is there to support you. As a professional, they\u2019ll be able to address your concerns and help you maintain happy trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/meet-dr-bob.html\">Robert<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/meet-dr-heather.html\">Heather<\/a> Heil believe in compassionate care. To them, there\u2019s no such thing as a dumb question, especially when it comes to your oral health and maintaining your Invisalign aligners! If you\u2019re interested in Invisalign\u2019s discrete straightening abilities or have other questions or concerns,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatdentalexpressions.com\/contact-us.html\"> contact<\/a> their office at 920-788-6280.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do Invisalign clear aligners interest you? Is it the slim and transparent profile of the trays? Or maybe the shorter treatment time when compared to metal braces? 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