If you’ve recently had your Invisalign Weybridge fitted or even if you’re just thinking about possibly starting out on an Invisalign journey, then this one’s for you. Invisalign Weybridge is an amazing system for anyone wanting to straighten their smile using a subtle system. Of course, they need to be looked after if you’re going to keep them looking shiny, and for that reason, the team here at Weybridge Orthodontics has put together a guide on taking care of your Invisalign Weybridge. 
The Basics
When taking care of your Invisalign aligners, you need to be looking at more than just the way you clean them; you must think about how you treat them. With this in mind, here are some rules to kick things off.
Don’t ever consume anything while wearing your aligners unless it’s water. Eating with your aligners still in your mouth could damage them, and of course, after seriously investing in them, the last thing you want is to cause them any damage. There are lots of fluids that will stain your aligners, and any staining could make them no longer invisible; it’s just not ever worth the risk. Take them out!
Always have a hard carry case with you because you will need to put your aligners somewhere safe once you remove them.
Don’t play with them. What do we mean by this? Who’s playing with their braces? You’d be surprised! The temptation to leave the aligners out and even give them a chew is not uncommon, and we’ve seen the repercussions, so just try and leave them alone.
Cleaning
You really don’t need to overthink this, but you do need to be consistent as aligners quickly become little greenhouses for germs and bacteria to multiply. You only need to invest in a soft bristle manual toothbrush and some white toothpaste or clear soap. Apply a very small amount of soap or toothpaste to the brush and run it along the inside and outside of the aligner. Be careful not to apply too much pressure since the trays are strong but not indestructible. You only need to do this once a day, or even twice if you want to.
You can invest in a cleaning solution, which we at Weybridge Orthodontics highly recommend. These solutions don’t need to break the bank; a simple denture cleaner will do the trick. These solutions will not only remove 99.9% of bacteria, but they’ll also give back the clear shine to the tray, which gives it its invisible appearance. You can do this once a day alongside brushing.
Oral Hygiene
A key point in taking care of your Invisalign aligner is to also take care of your teeth. To keep your teeth healthy and free of bacteria, you need to make sure you give them a good scrub twice a day for at least two minutes. Flossing is non-negotiable, as it is the only way to get deep down into the gum line.
This might all sound like a bit of a faff when starting out, but you’ll very quickly adapt to it and get used to the steps in time. We promise it’s worth it.