3 Ways to Stop Your Clear Correct From Being Stained or Damaged

Clear Correct clear aligners help straighten your teeth and beautify your smile! Your aligners should be clear if they’re well-maintained. Clear aligners can get damaged or stained if they’re not used correctly. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can maintain your clear aligners.

For more information about maintaining your aligners, talk to your dentist in Beavercreek, OH. We can give you advice and provide you with information about how to take care of your aligners.

1. Don’t Eat While Wearing Your Aligners

Don’t eat while wearing your Clear Correct aligners. Remove Clear Correct for meals and snacks. Even if you’re eating something small, remove your aligners and put them in a case where they will be safe from damage. Do not place your aligners on a plate or paper towel. You may forget where they are!

2. Remove Your Aligners When Drinking Anything That Isn’t Water

If you drink soda, tea, or other staining beverages, take out your aligners. You may leave your aligners on to drink water but remove them for all other beverages.

3. Rinse Your Aligners Before Putting Them Back In

Rinse your aligners before putting them back in your mouth. Rinse your mouth too! Swish your mouth with water to remove food particles before putting aligners back on your teeth. This helps prevent food and bacteria from getting trapped on your teeth behind your aligners.

Want more information about how you can maintain your Clear Correct aligners? Ask your dentist at Keep Smiling Dental about how you can maintain your Clear Correct aligners in Beavercreek, OH.