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Beginning your orthodontic treatment can be an exciting time as you start your journey to achieving the smile you want! While good oral hygiene is essential to your orthodontic treatment with Invisalign, you will also have to clean your aligners each day to ensure they remain odor-free and clear.
Severns Dentistry & Orthodontics, your premier dentist in McMurray, has put together a few tips on how to properly maintain your aligners to keep them fresh and clear.
Because the aligners are removable, it is essential to rinse off your aligners when you remove them from your mouth. The dry saliva and plaque from your teeth encourage the growth of bacteria that can cause your aligners to smell bad if they are not rinsed off.
When you are ready to put your aligners back in your mouth, it crucial to clean your teeth first. Your aligners fit tightly to your teeth, so if your teeth have food on them, it can become trapped between your aligners. This can increase your risk of dental issues such as cavities or tooth decay.
Other maintenance tips include:
In addition to what you should do when caring for your clear aligners, there are also some things that you should avoid while using Invisalign. To keep your aligners from smelling bad or getting stained, it is crucial to avoid eating or drinking anything but water while wearing your aligners. You also want to avoid using colored soap on your aligners, which can leave a tint of color.
Other things to avoid include:
With these tips, you can keep your aligners clean, clear, and smelling fresh. If you have any questions about how to maintain your aligners or would like to learn more about treatment with Invisalign, contact our McMurray office today!
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Upon graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Severns specialized in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She then did an externship in London, England, at the prestigious Guy’s Hospital. At this hospital, she learned top therapies in Dentofacial Orthopedics to provide her patients with the best possible facial esthetics.
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