Can I use a water flosser or oral irrigator with Invisalign aligners?
Water flossers can be used as part of your oral hygiene routine, but remove your aligners before using them to ensure 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.
They hold straightened teeth in place, preventing them from shifting after orthodontic treatment, ensuring long-term alignment.
You can use a water flosser with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Porcelain veneers can effectively mask the appearance of tetracycline stains, creating a whiter and more attractive smile.
Saliva helps cleanse the mouth, digest food, prevent infection by controlling bacteria, and provides disease-fighting substances.
They study the causes, processes, and effects of oral diseases, providing diagnoses and suggesting treatments.
Plaque is a soft, sticky film containing millions of bacteria. It’s the main cause of cavities and gum disease.