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Invisalign cleaning crystals are an easy tool to help clean your Invisalign aligners and retainers. Using cleaning crystals for just 15 to 30 minutes per day can leave your aligners fresh and free of bacteria.
Other benefits of using Invisalign cleaning crystals include:
Invisalign cleaning crystals can be found online, at your local orthodontist’s office, or at a dental supply store.
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The crystals are made of non-toxic materials designed specifically to keep your aligners clean.
Here’s how to use them:
This routine will keep your aligners clean and free of bacteria or discoloration.
Bacteria can form on aligners overnight. These bacteria can cause a bad odor and discoloration, as well as raise your risk for plaque, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
Just like brushing and flossing your teeth, you should clean your Invisalign aligners with cleaning crystals every day.
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The reason Invisalign cleaning crystals smell like bleach is because they are made of sodium-based ingredients.
These are:
Despite the smell, all of these ingredients are completely non-toxic.
Invisalign cleaning crystals can be found online or at any dental supply store.
A 50-pack of Invisalign cleaning crystals currently retails on Amazon for around $45.
ZocDoc can help you find a dentist in your area that:
Here are some other, at-home options to clean Invisalign aligners:
Take a soft-bristled toothbrush and scrub the retainers with toothpaste. Be sure to use non-whitening toothpaste, as whitening toothpaste will discolor the aligners.
Fill a glass with equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water. Stir the two together and then soak your aligners in the solution for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse and brush the aligners with a soft-bristled toothbrush afterward.
Denture cleaners are effective for cleaning Invisalign clear aligners. Soak the aligners for about 15 to 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. Brush the aligners with a soft-bristled toothbrush and run them under warm water to wash off any residue.
Mix three parts warm water to one part white distilled vinegar. Stir the two together and then submerge the aligners. Rinse and brush them afterward.
Soak the aligners in a glass filled with antibacterial mouthwash for 15 to 30 minutes. Then wash them with warm water.
Note: Colored mouthwash can stain aligners with frequent use.
Commercially available products like Retainer Brite and SonicBrite are an alternative way to clean your aligners. Soak your aligners in them for 15 to 30 minutes and then wash with warm water.
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