Can I use a soft cloth to clean my Invisalign aligners?
A soft cloth can be used to wipe your aligners clean, but regular brushing with a soft toothbrush and water is more effective for thorough cleaning.
A soft cloth can be used to wipe your aligners clean, but regular brushing with a soft toothbrush and water is more effective for thorough cleaning.
Dentist
Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
You can use soft picks or interdental brushes to clean between your teeth, but remove the aligners for thorough cleaning.
If you accidentally damage your dental implant or restoration, contact your dentist immediately for an evaluation and repair. Avoid further use until the issue is addressed.
Factors include aggressive brushing, gum disease, genetics, teeth grinding, tobacco use, and misaligned teeth.
Factors include aging, tobacco use, consuming staining foods/drinks, certain medications, trauma, excessive fluoride, or genetics.
They form due to the accumulation of plaque which turns sugars into acids. These areas are hard to reach and clean, making them more susceptible.
It can reduce plaque, fight bacteria, freshen breath, and, if it contains fluoride, protect against tooth decay.