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Daily care

Aligner Care & Maintenance

Daily care and maintenance of your aligners.

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Daily care

Daily care and maintenance

Clean your aligners before each insertion. Use a soft-bristle toothbrush with water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid.

  • Do not use denture cleaners to clean aligners.
  • Do not soak aligners in mouthwash.
  • These products can damage the surface of the aligner, causing it to become dull and more visible.

Proper oral hygiene

  • Remove your aligners for eating and drinking. You do not need to remove them to drink water.
  • Brush and floss your teeth after each meal or snack before reinserting your aligners.
  • If you do not have access to your cleaning system or a toothbrush, rinse your mouth and hold your aligners under warm running water. Thoroughly clean them at your earliest convenience.

Questions about this handout?

Call the office if you need help understanding these instructions. Your care team can advise you about your individual care.

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