You’ve always wanted straighter teeth, but never wanted braces. Thankfully, your dentist found a solution that worked for you: ClearCorrect in Spring Hill! These practically invisible aligners are perfect for your treatment because no one can tell that you’re wearing them—plus, your hygiene routine is much simpler than if you had traditional orthodontics.
Keeping your aligners clear and clean not only help to hide your treatment, but they keep your oral health in great condition, too! Learn the best way to clean your clear aligners in this week’s blog post.
6 Tips to Keep Your ClearCorrect Treatment Clean
Use a soft toothbrush to brush the clear trays.
Just as anything else in your mouth, your aligners will begin to collect bacteria. Be sure to have a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the aligners at least once a day. Use gentle motions to remove debris from the inside or outside of your aligners. This will help to keep your trays clean and free of damage or scrapes to the material.
Use an antimicrobial soap to clean your aligners.
Find a clear soft antibacterial soap at your local drugstore to deep clean your aligners occasionally. To eliminate bacteria from the plastic, use only a tiny drop of soap combined with cool water to wash your trays.
Keep your actual teeth clean, too.
Even if you’re regularly keeping the ClearCorrect treatment clean, you should always continue your regular hygiene routine for your teeth and gums. This helps to remove unnecessary bacteria, plaque, and prevent tartar build up in the mouth and on the aligners.
Soak your aligners.
You are required to wear your orthodontic aligners for at least 22 hours of the day. However, if your plastic aligners are discolored, then you can soak them to remove the darkening materials.
Be sure to clean your aligners frequently.
Keep your orthodontic aligners as clean as your teeth by rinsing the items as often as possible. So, when you eat, be sure to remove them, brush your teeth and trays, and then place them back in your clean mouth again.
Use cleaning crystals for deep cleaning.
There are special products on the market that can deeply clean your aligners from time to time. These crystals will keep the devices and trays sanitized, especially if you’re using the straightening treatment for a long period of time. Don’t hesitate to ask your dentist for assistance when choosing your cleaning supplies.
Visit Your Dentist as Planned
If you are currently using the ClearCorrect system, you should be visiting your dentist for checkups on the orthodontic treatment and regular preventive care. It’s important to make sure you attend these appointments to ensure that your straightening treatment is effective, helping your results last for a lifetime.
About Our Office
Here at Family Dental Associates, we’re confident in the orthodontic treatments that we offer, even modern treatments like ClearCorrect. We’re also sure to help you with the entire process, including home care. Call us today if you have any questions or concerns about ClearCorrect. We would be happy to help!