Caring For Invisalign
Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care offers Invisalign, the clear aligner system that straightens teeth without the metallic look of braces. Invisalign clear aligners require less maintenance than traditional braces and won’t prevent you from eating certain foods, but there are still guidelines you should follow to wear and care for your aligners! You should remove Invisalign each time you eat, but if you do eat anything while wearing the aligners make sure to clean them thoroughly afterwards. It is also best to brush and floss your teeth before putting the aligners back in. Ideally when wearing clear aligners, you would only drink water. Colorful drinks can stain the aligners and too many hot drinks can eventually warp the plastic. If you do drink anything other than water while wearing the aligners you should rinse them with warm water afterwards. Cleaning the clear aligners regularly is important for your teeth and straightening treatment. Clear aligners can become disc...