{"id":143,"date":"2021-07-15T17:23:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T17:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2021-07-15T17:23:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T17:23:37","slug":"how-to-care-clear-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/15\/how-to-care-clear-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Clear Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanAre you ready to begin your journey to a straight smile<\/a> using Invisalign? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re making a wise decision for your self-esteem and oral health. Since you\u2019ll be using clear aligners to move your teeth, you won\u2019t need to worry about brushing and flossing around brackets and wires. That doesn\u2019t mean you can skip your oral hygiene routine. In fact, brushing and flossing are more important than ever to avoid any delays in your treatment plan. Here\u2019s how to best care for your aligners to safeguard your smile against any potential complications.<\/p>\n

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Caring for Clear Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although you\u2019ll take your aligners out when eating and drinking, food residue and bacteria can linger on your teeth. Popping them right back into your mouth after finishing your meal will cause bacteria to get trapped between your teeth and the plastic, which can cause decay and unpleasant odors. Not only can it affect the health of your teeth but also the transparency of your aligners. You can keep the issues at bay by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n