The Do’s and Don’ts of Wearing Invisalign 
                     THE DO’S AND DON’TS
of Wearing 
Invisalign 
When it comes to 
choosing Invisalign to 
improve your smile, there 
are a few mistakes to 
avoid and steps to take 
to avoid damage 
to the plastic material. 
Do Keep 
the Aligners 
Clean
Use a soft-bristled 
toothbrush to gently 
clean your Invisalign 
aligners each day to 
remove germs and 
bacteria. 
This will reduce the amount of plaque 
that develops on your teeth, which 
can reduce the risk of tooth decay 
that occurs as you maintain your oral 
health. 
Cleaning crystals can also 
be used once each week 
to deep clean the aligners.
Cleaning the teeth before placing 
the aligners in your mouth is also 
necessary to prevent small food 
particles from becoming trapped in 
the aligners. 
Do Use 
a Case
Always store the 
Invisalign aligners 
in a case to protect 
them from damage 
or getting lost.
The transparent 
material can make 
them easy 
to lose, whether you 
place them on a napkin 
when you're eating 
a snack or leave them 
on your nightstand. 
Getting into the habit 
of storing them in a 
case can also help 
them 
to stay cleaner 
throughout the week.
Don't Eat 
While 
Wearing 
Invisalign
Many people make the mistake of 
leaving their aligners in their mouths 
when eating foods and consuming 
beverages. 
Unfortunately, this can cause damage 
to the aligners because they're not 
designed to be chewed as you bite 
into food. 
Fortunately, you can still leave them 
in the mouth when you take sips of 
water and stay hydrated in-between 
meals.
Don't Miss 
Your Dental 
Appointments
Skipping your dental 
appointments can lead 
to delays in the 
progress that you 
make with your teeth, 
and can also add extra 
fees to the services 
you're receiving.
Prioritize your visits 
to ensure you continue 
to make progress and 
prevent your aligners 
from wearing down 
when you wear them 
longer than they were 
designed to be used.
Don’t Expose 
the Invisalign 
Trays to Heat
Your dentist will tell you to avoid 
placing your Invisalign aligners close 
to any sources of heat, which can 
cause the plastic to melt. 
Avoid cleaning off the plastic in hot 
water, or boiling the aligners in water 
to clean them, which can cause them 
to lose their shape and will prevent 
them from shifting the placement of 
your teeth. 
This means it’s also necessary to 
remove them from your mouth if you 
drink any hot beverages like tea or 
coffee.
Understanding how to care for your 
Invisalign aligners and avoiding 
common mistakes will make them last 
longer. 
Avoiding damage and premature wear 
to the materials can avoid 
complications and issues as you 
continue to improve the quality of your 
smile.
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