Clear aligners stay clearer and more pleasant when they are rinsed, cleaned regularly and protected from heat. Cleaning the trays without cleaning the teeth is not enough; oral hygiene and appliance hygiene work together.
Clear aligners stay clearer and more pleasant when they are rinsed, cleaned regularly and protected from heat. Cleaning the trays without cleaning the teeth is not enough; oral hygiene and appliance hygiene work together.
This guide is written for Maple Ridge patients as decision support. It cannot determine suitability for treatment without an examination and appropriate records.
Cool or lukewarm water is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Soft cleaning is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Oral hygiene is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Case storage is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Avoid hot water because it can distort plastic.
Some abrasive toothpastes can dull or scratch clear plastic.
Plaque, food debris and inadequate cleaning can contribute; persistent problems should be discussed with the treating team.