In a small container, mix one tablespoon of baking soda and ½ cup of water. Gently mix until you form a paste, and soak your aligners for 60 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water, and your aligners should be clear again.
Is there any way I can clean my Invisalign other than brushing?
At low concentrations, hydrogen peroxide is the perfect thing to remove stains from your Invisalign. Combine the hydrogen peroxide with warm water and let your aligners soak for a little over thirty minutes.
What turns Invisalign yellow?
Saliva dries as a yellow tint on your aligners if they are not rinsed out so you should always rinse out your aligners when taking them out and before putting them back in.
Why can’t you brush Invisalign with toothpaste?
Your orthodontist might suggest you soak your Invisalign in denture or retainer cleaner rather than use toothpaste. Some orthodontists advise that toothpaste is too abrasive and will scratch your aligners. However, some dentists recommend lightly brushing your aligners with toothpaste and rinsing well with cold water.
Why are my teeth more yellow after Invisalign?
If you wear the aligners without brushing the teeth, food particles and other debris can get trapped between the teeth and the aligners, leading to bacteria and plaque build-up. Overtime, the bacteria and plaque build-up may cause discoloration or staining, among other problems such as tooth decay and gum disease.
What happens if I put toothpaste in my Invisalign?
Most toothpastes have an abrasive ingredient (usually silica) to help remove stains from teeth, but they will create fine scratches on Invisalign aligners that will make them get stained even easier. For proper cleaning, gently brush them with a soft bristled toothbrush with clear liquid hand soap.
Does toothpaste make Invisalign cloudy?
Toothpaste – You can use toothpaste to clean your aligners, but you should avoid whitening toothpaste, or toothpaste with baking soda or other abrasives. These won’t physically damage your aligners, but they can scuff them, making them look cloudy and more obvious when worn.
What happens if you brush your Invisalign with toothpaste?
The short answer is: Toothpaste is NOT the best way to clean Invisalign. Because it has abrasives in it that can scratch and damage your Invisalign trays, if brush your aligners with toothpaste, you may end up with cloudy-looking aligners.