There are many people both young and old that are interested in getting their teeth reshaped and aligned. Most people are aware that if they want straighter teeth, they should consider getting braces for themselves or their children, but braces have changed a lot over time.
Apart from traditional metal braces and wires, another option that is gaining in popularity among many is known as invisible braces. Trinity residents might have already seen a pair of invisible braces before, but they probably had recognized them as retainers by mistake.
Invisible braces are a lot like retainers that slowly get changed out and change shape to realign teeth over an extended period of time. Taking care of invisible braces can be very important, so before anyone should consider getting them for their teeth, they should become aware of how these braces will need to be cleaned in order to ensure they will last for many years to come.
Clean Invisible Braces at Least once a Da
In order to ensure that a patient is going to have the best results with their invisible braces, Trinity residents should know that they are recommended to clean their braces on a regular basis, and for best results, once a day.
Most people will choose to clean their invisible braces after a meal, as this is the most common time that food particles and plaque will start to develop on them. Cleaning invisible braces is not something that needs to take a lot of time or require a lot of effort in order to be successful.
Most people can have great success with using a bare tooth brush to remove any excess plaque and food that may accumulate throughout the day. A person is not recommended to eat with their invisible braces in their mouths, but food staining can still occur even when this is not the case.
Using Special Cleaning Products for Braces or Dentures
Another common time that a patient can have their invisible braces be cleaned in while they sleep. Some patients will choose not to wear their braces at night, and for a while, most patients are recommended to sleep with their invisible braces on.
After this period of time when it is no longer required to wear your braces at night, a lot of people will choose to put them in a mixture of cleaning solution and water. Some of these products will be described as denture cleaners, as they are also useful for cleaning them as well.
When it comes to invisible braces, Trinity residents should be made aware that a container with a tablet of cleaning solution overnight is enough to get a good clean for your invisible braces. There is little to no work that needs to be done by the patients, as most of the work is done while they are sleeping.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*