How to Clean Your Invisalign and Retainers? Insights from our Orthodontic team

Are you regularly and properly cleaning your retainers and Invisalign trays? Lack of hygiene can lead to a buildup of plaque and bacteria and can affect your oral health.

Our dentists and dental team at By The Lake Dental share essential cleaning protocols for Invisalign trays and retainers, explaining how thorough brushing, rinsing and daily soaks prevent plaque buildup and protect your oral health.

INVISALIGN CLEANING:

Take your Invisalign trays out each morning and clean both your teeth and the trays very thoroughly. Clean your aligners with a toothbrush. If you are eating with the aligners on, you have to brush your teeth and aligner after EVERY meal. You also should rinse your aligners every time you remove them. This will keep plaque and any dried-on salvia from building up. One more recommendation from our Orthodontic team is to soak your aligners either in a denture cleaner or in Invisalign cleaning crystals at least once a day.

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RETAINER CLEANING:

Use a dedicated soft brush and water. After taking it out in the morning, brush both the inside and outside, pat dry and place it back in the lid. If you want an even deeper clean, you can let it soak in white vinegar for about 15 minutes. You should not use toothpaste or let it sit in mouthwash as they can both stain it. You also shouldn’t use denture cleaning materials or soak your retainer in hot water.

Check out this article for more tips about how to clean retainers.

Keeping your retainer and Invisalign trays clean will provide you a beautiful smile along with great oral health. And don't forget to brush and floss your teeth daily and visit our dental clinic every 4-6 months for regular hygiene appointments. Contact By The Lake Dental, your favourite dental office in Ajax and Scarborough, and book your appointment today for personalised hygiene guidance and professional check-ups.

New Patient to Invisalign? Book your FREE Invisalign appointment today and begin your journey to a healthier, more beautiful smile with our Orthodontic team.

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✅ +10 years caring for our community’s oral health needs

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