How can I clean my Invisalign®?

Q: How can I clean my Invisalign®?

Maintaining the cleanliness of your Invisalign® aligners is crucial for oral health and to ensure effective treatment. As an Invisalign dentist in Sunnyvale, we recommend the following three tips to keep your aligners in pristine condition. Steps for Cleaning Invisalign Aligners Rinse and Brush Daily — Rinse your aligners with lukewarm water every time you remove them to wash away plaque and saliva. Use a clear liquid soap or mild, non-abrasive toothpaste with a soft brush to clean the entire surface of the aligners to prevent bacteria buildup. Soak Regularly—Soak your aligners daily using Invisalign cleaning crystals or a denture cleaner. This helps eliminate lingering bacteria and ensures your aligners remain clear and odor-free. Avoid Colored and Sugary Drinks—While wearing your clear aligners, stick to drinking water. Beverages like coffee, tea, or soda can stain the aligners and introduce sugars that can lead to plaque buildup. If you do consume these drinks, remove your aligners and clean your teeth and the aligners before reinserting them. Have More Invisalign Questions? Call Spruce Dental At our Invisalign Sunnyvale, CA, practice, we emphasize the importance of these cleaning habits to maintain the aligners and support successful treatment. If you have questions about wearing your aligners or need to schedule an appointment, please call our Spruce Dental team at (408) 736-6588 so we can assist you.

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Maintaining the cleanliness of your Invisalign&reg; aligners is crucial for oral health and to ensure effective treatment. As an Invisalign dentist in Sunnyvale, we recommend the following three tips to keep your aligners in pristine condition.

Steps for Cleaning Invisalign Aligners


	Rinse and Brush Daily &mdash; Rinse your aligners with lukewarm water every time you remove them to wash away plaque and saliva. Use a clear liquid soap or mild, non-abrasive toothpaste with a soft brush to clean the entire surface of the aligners to prevent bacteria buildup.
	Soak Regularly&mdash;Soak your aligners daily using Invisalign cleaning crystals or a denture cleaner. This helps eliminate lingering bacteria and ensures your aligners remain clear and odor-free.
	Avoid Colored and Sugary Drinks&mdash;While wearing your clear aligners, stick to drinking water. Beverages like coffee, tea, or soda can stain the aligners and introduce sugars that can lead to plaque buildup. If you do consume these drinks, remove your aligners and clean your teeth and the aligners before reinserting them.


Have More Invisalign Questions? Call Spruce Dental

At our Invisalign Sunnyvale, CA, practice, we emphasize the importance of these cleaning habits to maintain the aligners and support successful treatment. If you have questions about wearing your aligners or need to schedule an appointment, please call our Spruce Dental team at (408) 736-6588 so we can assist you.