Can I use whitening toothpaste with Invisalign aligners?
While you can use whitening toothpaste, it’s essential to rinse your aligners thoroughly to prevent them from becoming discolored.
While you can use whitening toothpaste, it’s essential to rinse your aligners thoroughly to prevent them from becoming discolored.
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.
It contains abrasives, detergents, and fluoride that help remove plaque, freshen breath, and strengthen tooth enamel. Online Appointment Requests
It can cause tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and increases the risk of oral cancer. Online Appointment Requests
Hold it by the crown, rinse with milk or saline, try to reinsert it, if not possible, keep it moist in milk/saline, and see a dentist ASAP. Online Appointment Requests
Red or white patches, sores that don’t heal, lumps, pain, difficulty swallowing, or changes in voice or weight. Online Appointment Requests
Possible reasons include gum disease, aggressive brushing, new toothbrush, pregnancy, or medical conditions like bleeding disorders. Online Appointment Requests
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, and bristle tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth. Online Appointment Requests