When the conditions are not ideal, clear aligners like Invisalign can stain. Fortunately, you can take steps to lower the risk.

• Avoid tooth-staining foods and drinks.
• Clean your teeth thoroughly after meals.
• Keep your aligners clean.

This blog covers how to avoid and clear away existing aligner stains.

Keeping Your Clear Aligners Clean

It’s important to consider how tooth debris can transfer to your aligners. For example, you remove your aligners to eat and drink, but if you don’t clean your teeth before reinsertion, you risk transferring debris to your aligners and staining them.

The same foods and drinks that stain your teeth can also discolor your aligners, so brushing and flossing are crucial.

You should also clean your aligners using gentle soap and room-temperature water.

Removing Existing Aligner Stains

You can try soaking your aligners for up to thirty minutes in equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm (not hot) water. Remember that submerging or cleaning them with hot water can damage them.

Be sure to rinse them thoroughly before placing them back in your mouth.

About Clear Braces in Royal Palm Beach, FL

Clear aligners can straighten your teeth without cumbersome wires and brackets. They work by gently and consistently moving your teeth into position as you work through a custom set of aligners, which you change every few weeks.

Your dentist will assess your orthodontic needs to ensure this treatment will address your needs and goals.

Orthodontics can leave you with a beautiful smile and address jaw joint pain, headaches, and functionality issues.

Are You Considering Clear Braces?

If you want more information about orthodontics like Invisalign or are ready to schedule a consultation with your Royal Palm Beach dentist, call us at (561) 422-1020.

We accept CareCredit financing to help patients budget their recommended and elective dental care.