Saturday, August 31, 2013

How to Clean Retainers and Invisalign Aligners: A Video Tutorial

We've been busy making more videos, and this is the latest. It explains in detail how to clean different types of orthodontic retainers and Invisalign aligners. The video is 5 minutes long, but well worth the time to watch. http://youtu.be/flQkX5uM1l0

In a nutshell, the video explains that:

  • You should never brush an Invisalign aligner or clear Essix retainer, and do not use toothpaste on them.

  • You should not continually soak a Hawley retainer that contains metal solder, because the solder will eventually crumble and fall off.

  • You should clean your retainer every single day in a product that kills germs and prevents white plaque buildup.