Posts tagged “cleaning aligners”

Am I Cleaning My Invisalign Aligners Properly?

April 25th, 2014

Hi Dr. Thorne. When using Invisalign, my teeth discolour slightly. This happens over the two weeks that I wear the aligners, despite my cleaning them as the orthodontist recommends (with washing up liquid). Is this normal, or should I be doing something different? Thank you.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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What is the a good way of cleaning Invisalign aligners?

April 28th, 2011

Hello,

is there a correct way to clean invisalign braces? I was thinking of leaving them to sit in a glass of diluted mouthwash and water would that be a good idea, i don’t want to affect the clearness of the plastic and thought it best to ask first

thanks

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Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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How many times a day do you have to brush your teeth with Invisalign?

March 23rd, 2011

How many times a day do you have to brush your teeth whilst using Invisalign?

two is a pain in the a** as it is.

thanks

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Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Can you drink tea whilst having Invisalign treatment?

February 16th, 2011

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I’ve just read that you CAN’T. DRINK. TEA. while having the Invisalign treatment. I was all set for it but I am a tea fiend. Is there ny way around this?,

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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Can you recommend a brush to use to clean my aligner?

January 25th, 2011

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Can you recommend a the size and strength of a manual brush to use to clean my aligner? I am currently using a medium strength brush and want to make sure I am keeping my aligner as clean as possible. i clean it when i brush my teeth and then wear it at night.,

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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How long should I wait to clean teeth after drinking fizzy drinks?

January 21st, 2011

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i am now a month into my invisalign treatment and things are going well from what i can see : ) but i am still not sure on cleaning my teeth when i drink soda or tea or the like. looking on the internet i am told different things – wait an hour before cleaning teeth after drinking this stuff etc. can you clear this matter up for me? thanks, ; ),

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Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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how often should i clean my trays?

January 10th, 2011

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I have recently started invisalign treatment and would like to know how often you are meant to clean the trays and if there is any specific tips for keeping them clean?,

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Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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Could you advise me about aligner cleaner products?

January 5th, 2011

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Have you heard something about a new wipe to clean the aligners. It was on some forum and I was wonderin if you would be able to tell me any more about it. Called something like freshen go and I think there might be something else about a spray? Tell me if i’m wrong but I would appreciate to hear what you know of it. ,

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
Web: www.lbdp.co.uk Tel: 0207 407 1920

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Should I clean my teeth after eating sugary snacks or are you supposed to wait an hour?

October 25th, 2010

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Hello good doctor. I am a so called newbie to all this and am now two weeks into my treatment. All is going well, well there are no problems which is always good. But… I have learnt that after eating sugary snakcs or drinks you are not supposed to clean your teeth for an hour after doing so. Is there any truth to this? If this is the case then should I ignore it so I can my aligners back on quick time? So many conflicting messages flying around these days!,

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