{"id":105,"date":"2019-03-08T15:04:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T15:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jonesandknightdds.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2019-04-02T15:05:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T15:05:58","slug":"learn-the-dos-and-donts-of-cleaning-your-invisalign-in-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/learn-the-dos-and-donts-of-cleaning-your-invisalign-in-san-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn the Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Cleaning Your Invisalign in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Invisalign braces and a wonderful alternative to\ntraditional braces. However, because they are removable, it requires you to be\neven more responsible when it comes to wearing them according to your dentist\u2019s\ninstructions. Apart from making sure you wear them for the appropriate amount\neach day, you must be able to take care of them to ensure a successful\ntreatment. If you\u2019re unsure of what to do, maybe it\u2019s time to learn the do\u2019s\nand don\u2019ts of cleaning and caring for your Invisalign in San\nAntonio<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you decided it was time to have your teeth straightened,\nyou had two options: Invisalign or traditional braces. While metal mouth doesn\u2019t\nsound like a nickname you want to take on at this point in your life, you opt\nfor Invisalign. These clear, plastic aligners go virtually unseen by others,\nmaking it a great alternative for adults. Invisalign typically takes a shorter\namount of time to achieve results than traditional braces, and they\u2019re\nextremely low maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, low maintenance doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t steps you\nshould take to keep them clean and healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Caring for Your Invisalign Aligners <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve accepted the responsibility of wearing your aligners and are committed to achieving that straighter smile you\u2019ve always wanted, but now you must commit to taking care of them as well. If bacteria is<\/g> allowed to build in your aligners, it can transfer to your teeth and cause problems such as gingivitis or worse, periodontitis, which can result in tooth loss. You want to make sure your teeth stay healthy throughout treatment, so here are a few do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to remember along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Do\u2019s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n