{"id":353,"date":"2021-07-15T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=353"},"modified":"2021-08-02T18:15:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T18:15:21","slug":"watch-out-these-actions-can-ruin-your-invisalign-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/watch-out-these-actions-can-ruin-your-invisalign-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out! These Actions Can Ruin Your Invisalign Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sure, Invisalign has several benefits that far outweigh those of traditional metal braces. But if you neglect to follow the basic cleaning and maintenance rules, you can make the treatment ineffective and miss out on some of those benefits. Find out which four actions can ruin your treatment plan and tips to maintain your aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Using Harmful Ingredients to Clean Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avoid cleaning your Invisalign<\/a> trays with bleach or strong colored and scented soaps. Bleach is a very harsh substance that can degrade your plastic aligners and ruin them. Additionally, colored and scented soaps can leave residue on your trays, resulting in long-term discoloration with excessive use. It may even give them an unpleasant taste. Keep your aligners in good shape by only using Invisalign-friendly cleaners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating or Drinking with Your Trays In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One rule you must always follow is to remove the trays before eating or drinking anything that\u2019s not water. Otherwise, you could damage or discolor them and put your oral health at risk. Food particles can get stuck between the aligners and your teeth, leading to decay and cavities if not removed properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving Your Trays Out in the Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Always put your trays in their designated case to prevent loss and damage! They\u2019re more prone to bacterial buildup when exposed to open air. Plus, they can easily get misplaced since they\u2019re virtually invisible. Avoid these incidents by carrying your case with you every time you head out. If you accidentally left your aligners out, rinse and clean them thoroughly before slipping them back in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking Anything Other Than Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water is the only<\/em> beverage you should drink when wearing your clear aligners, as other beverages can affect your treatment. For example, hot drinks can distort the plastic material and misshape your trays. And when consuming sweet beverages, the liquid or sugar can get trapped in between the aligners and your teeth, increasing your chances of tooth decay. Colored drinks are also likely to stain your trays over time, making them noticeable to others and defeating the purpose of discreet treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Maintain Your Clear Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ways you can keep your Invisalign clear aligners in optimal condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n