Can I use a water pik or water flosser with Invisalign aligners?
Water picks or water flossers can be used to clean between your teeth, but remove your aligners before using them for effective 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.
A proxabrush with a silicone coating, textured surface, and flexible neck can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, tongue cleaner, tongue scraper, gum massager, and plaque remover can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
It’s best to remove Invisalign aligners before swimming in a pool, as pool chemicals may affect the aligners.
Rinse after use, store upright, allow it to air-dry, replace every 3-4 months, and avoid sharing with others.
Rinse mouth, floss to remove debris, take over-the-counter pain relievers, avoid temperature extremes, and see a dentist as soon as possible.
It’s a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth when biting or chewing, which might require orthodontic treatment.