When wearing aligners, brushing three times a day is non-negotiable.  Plus, getting busy with orthodontic mouthwash between brushing now requires slots in your diary, too! 

With all this going on, you might be asking, why do I have to bother? 

Good question.  Let’s explore ...  

You like your food; plaque likes your food. Plaque creates acid that weakens tooth enamel. With aligners, plaque gains advantage since it’s got more surface area to live on – your teeth, gaps and aligner trays. Left unchecked, it can lead to decay.  

Solution: Access is key. It all starts with a specialist orthodontic toothpaste.  We love VITIS Orthodontic Toothpaste. It’s semi-liquid so it fully coats teeth and even gets into those tiny gaps. Equally, an Orthodontic Monotip Brush helps you hone-in on new intricate spaces caused as your teeth move where plaque loves to lurk. Show plaque no mercy! 

Your teeth and aligners are in a situationship. No point in having tip top teeth then putting a murky old aligner tray over them, right? Plaque build-up clouds clear aligners – defeating its invisible quality!  More importantly, you’re putting bacteria back in your mouth from yesterday. Ew! 

Solution:  Show your orthodontist your cleaning prowess:  

• Rinse with lukewarm water, gently brush with a soft toothbrush and clear, to remove any residue saliva 
• Orthodontic Effervescent Tablets show aligners some cleaning bubble love. Half a glass of cold water, tablet in.  Aligner in.  Wait 15 minutes.   
• Rinse. Dry. Done! 

With an aligner, your gums are working overtime.  Brushing three times a day helps keep them healthy.  This way inflammation caused by plaque is less likely.   If your gums do flare up ... 

Solution:  Make friends with clinically proven Gengigel.  Packed with hyaluronic acid, it supports the healing and repair process.  Yes, please!