Looking after your aligners is key when it comes to a successful Invisalign treatment.
You must wear the aligners for at least 22 hours a day, removing them to eat and drink anything other than still, clear water. If you leave them in while eating, it can stain and damage them, reducing the comfort levels and making them much more noticeable.
To clean them, use a gentle toothbrush and mild toothpaste to reduce the saliva and bacteria built up throughout the day. You can also soak your aligners in recommended cleaning crystals to keep the aligners clean and bacteria-free.
When you’re not wearing your aligners, you should keep them in the protective case provided.
Maintaining a proper oral hygiene routine is also important. If you have any questions about how to improve this, ask your dentists during your initial consultation.