{"id":408,"date":"2025-03-03T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T18:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestclevelandsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=408"},"modified":"2025-04-28T18:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T18:58:31","slug":"invisalign-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestclevelandsmiles.com\/blog\/invisalign-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Get Some Things Straight: The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign<\/a> offers the best of both worlds: you can effectively straighten your teeth without hiding your smile with cumbersome metal brackets. The clear aligners are even removeable, making it easier to keep your teeth clean as opposed to braces that are in your mouth 24\/7. To enjoy the benefits of this treatment, though, there are some guidelines you\u2019ll want to abide by. Let\u2019s look at the dos and don\u2019ts of Invisalign to give you a clear picture of how to effectively get the most out of this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do Clean Your Aligners Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want unclean aligners turning yellow, giving you bad breath, and causing tooth decay! That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to spruce them up daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you wake up in the morning, take your trays out and clean the inside and outside of them with a soft bristle toothbrush and clear liquid soap. Avoid using toothpaste as it contains abrasives that can scratch your aligners. Repeat this process in the evening after brushing your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Soak Your Invisalign <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a little extra help in the fight against bacteria and tooth decay, get yourself Invisalign cleaning crystals to soak your aligners in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To soak your Invisalign using their crystals, simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n