How to Prevent Tartar With Invisalign After Sweets?

Sweet food isn’t the real problem. Leaving sugar sitting against your teeth inside Invisalign trays is. That little habit of popping the trays back in right after a chocolate bar or a handful of biscuits gives bacteria exactly what they want.

Don’t Rush the Trays Back In

Here’s the thing. Your aligners hold everything close to your teeth. That’s great for moving teeth. It’s terrible if sugar is trapped underneath for hours. I don’t think enough people realize that part until they notice rough spots near the gums.

If you’ve just eaten sweets, take a minute. Rinse your mouth well with water. Better yet, brush your teeth before wearing the trays again. If brushing isn’t possible because you’re out somewhere, rinse thoroughly and wait until you can clean your teeth properly.

Clean the Aligners Too

Your teeth aren’t the only thing collecting residue. Invisalign trays pick up saliva and tiny food particles over the day. Put dirty trays onto freshly brushed teeth and you’re undoing some of the effort.

• Cool water works well for a quick rinse, because hot water can change the tray’s shape.

• A soft toothbrush is enough. You don’t need to scrub like you’re cleaning a frying pan.

• Those cloudy patches sometimes mean buildup is hanging around, and they don’t disappear on their own.

• Skip sugary drinks while wearing the trays. That habit catches up with people faster than they expect.

Pay Extra Attention Around the Gumline

Tartar loves places your toothbrush barely reaches. The gumline is one of them. Spend a little longer there instead of racing through your routine because you’re tired.

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