{"id":162,"date":"2021-06-10T15:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T15:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-11-17T22:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T22:46:35","slug":"discreet-clear-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/10\/discreet-clear-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow These 6 Tips for Properly Caring for Your Clear Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many people choose ClearCorrect<\/a> or Invisalign because of the discreet, clear-plastic, low-profile design. While the aligners are virtually unnoticeable, they won\u2019t stay that way if they aren\u2019t cared for properly. What can you do to ensure you maintain clear aligners? Here are 6 simple and easy-to-follow tips from a local dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 \u2013 Remove and Clean the Aligners in the Morning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because your clear aligners must be worn at least 22 hours a day, you\u2019ll need to sleep in them at night. That means billions of bacteria will accumulate while you\u2019re resting. When you wake-up in the morning, be sure to remove the trays so you can clean and soak them while you perform your normal dental hygiene routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 \u2013 Rinse the Aligners with Each Removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every time you remove your aligners, you should rinse them under cool water. This will help prevent the buildup of dried saliva and plaque. You can also use clear anti-bacterial soap and a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 \u2013 Soak the Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set aside around 15 minutes each day to soak the aligners in a denture cleaner or cleaning solution specifically made for ClearCorrect or Invisalign. After soaking them, you can use an extra toothbrush with soft bristles to remove any debris that may have accumulated. You\u2019ll finish by rinsing the trays before reinserting them in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 \u2013 Don\u2019t Abandon Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leaving your aligners laying around is a recipe for disaster. Instead, be sure to always store them in the case that is provided for you. This will prevent them from accumulating bacteria and getting damaged. To be on the safe side, always keep your storage case handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5 \u2013 Plan Carefully for Trips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, you\u2019ll switch aligner trays every two weeks. That means you\u2019ll need to plan in advance before taking a trip. Therefore, you won\u2019t risk interrupting your treatment and even experiencing regression. If you know that you\u2019ll be taking an extended trip, be sure to pack the next pair of trays so that you\u2019ll have them when it\u2019s time to make a switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#6 \u2013 Remove Your Aligners Before Eating or Drinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, you should never eat with your aligner trays still inserted. Furthermore, the only liquid that\u2019s okay to drink while wearing your clear trays is water. Before drinking anything else, you should remove the trays. Otherwise, you could be facing a break, stain or some other form of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both ClearCorrect and Invisalign<\/a> provide a way to experience a more confident future by conveniently and discreetly fixing your smile. By following the above guidelines, you can soon experience the happiness that having a new-and-improved smile brings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many people choose ClearCorrect or Invisalign because of the discreet, clear-plastic, low-profile design. While the aligners are virtually unnoticeable, they won\u2019t stay that way if they aren\u2019t cared for properly. What can you do to ensure you maintain clear aligners? Here are 6 simple and easy-to-follow tips from a local dentist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":570,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162\/revisions\/570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyfarmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}