How to Care For Invisalign Aligners
By Farshad Moftakhar | Published on December 28, 2011 | 0 Comments
Invisalign aligners tend to require much less cleaning and care than traditional orthodontic braces, but that doesn’t mean that people who wear Invisalign can get away with zero maintenance whatsoever. According to Dr. Farshad Moftakhar of Pacific Dental Care-Beverly Hills, it’s important for all orthodontic patients to take good care of their oral health.
The main difference between Invisalign and regular metal braces is that people who wear Invisalign don’t have to worry about cleaning in between their brackets and wires, explains Dr. Moftakhar. As a leading dentist who offers Invisalign, veneers, and dental implants in Beverly Hills, Dr. Moftakhar says that many patients – especially pre-teens and teens – report having difficulty cleaning underneath metal brackets and wires. As a result, these patients can be more susceptible to cavities and decay.
When teenagers wear traditional braces, they cannot take off their brackets to clean underneath or remove their wires when it comes time to floss each night. This is far from the case with Invisalign. With Invisalign, the main advantage – from a hygienic point of view – is that the system itself is made up of a series of clear plastic retainers or aligners. When a person who wears Invisalign is planning to eat, he just removes the aligners and has his meal. When the meal is through, the aligners click right back into place.
Invisalign aligners are changed out once every few weeks. In the meantime, patients should make sure to brush off or wash off their aligners with water at least once or twice a day. Making sure to thoroughly rinse the aligners is one of the keys to preventing cavities and decay.
As a dentist who offers Invisalign and dental implants in Beverly Hills, Dr. Moftakhar says patients who wear clear aligners have a much easier time cleaning their teeth than patients with metal braces. With traditional orthodontia, it is almost impossible to brush and floss correctly. Because Invisalign aligners easily pop in and out of the mouth, however, patients report no such problems.
Dr. Moftakhar says that is a huge advantage that Invisalign provides from a daily cleaning point of view. As a result, patients with Invisalign have fewer instances of gum disease and better oral health overall. They also have a reduced chance of getting cavities, as well as a reduced chance of having bad breath, when compared to their peers with attached metal braces.
For more information on Invisalign or dental implants in Beverly Hills, Dr. Moftakhar recommends contacting his office and scheduling a consultation appointment.
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