Can I use a soft pick or interdental brush to clean between my teeth with Invisalign aligners?
You can use soft picks or interdental brushes to clean between your teeth, but remove the aligners for thorough cleaning.
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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.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, and massaging tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
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Brush and floss regularly, rinse with mouthwash, avoid excessive sugars, consume a balanced diet, and have regular dental check-ups.
Discuss fears with your dentist, choose a low-stress appointment time, use relaxation techniques, or consider sedation dentistry options.
Use a nightguard, manage stress, practice relaxation techniques, avoid caffeine and alcohol, and see a dentist for treatment options.
Causes include acidic foods/drinks, acid reflux, dry mouth, grinding, certain medications, genetics, and environmental factors.