I wear my invisible braces everyday (well done you), so I ought to clean them as I would my teeth, right?Yes absolutely! We are so glad you're keeping up with your oral hygiene as much as you (probably) are with the Kardashians.If you notice white specs on your invisible braces, do not panic. It is likely a result of wear and tear, as you constantly bite through them.Spotting yellow stains on your invisible braces? Well, it is most likely due to dark-coloured beverages. While it is perfectly fine to drink with your invisible braces on, the braces actually create caveats for the dark-coloured pigments to reside for longer periods of time. Makes sense?We recommend drinking water every now and then just to flush these out, and to keep your breath fresh.Keeping your invisible braces clean is akin to keeping your teeth clean. given that they are in such close proximity to your teeth for up to 22 hours a day, invisible braces hygiene is crucial!But before we delve into proper invisible braces care, here's what you should never do.
You're right to think that boiling water will kill bacteria lingering on your invisible braces. However, as your invisible braces are made of plastic, prolonged heat exposure can actually cause them to become malleable and eventually lose its shape.Once your invisible braces are warped, they would no longer fit you like a glove and even if it does, it will definitely affect your teeth alignment.So please save the boiling water for sterilising utensils and what have you, your invisible braces can't take the heat!
Maybe you got the idea from seeing QB House hairdressers put their tools into a UV steriliser before and after each haircut.First of all, UV and microwave are on totally different wavelengths, literally. If your invisible braces have moisture in them, putting them in the microwave would essentially... melt your invisible braces, bringing your smile transformation to an abrupt, premature end.If you've already done this, please do not force them down on your pearlie whites. Reach out to our team on the Zenyum app and we will be happy to help!
There is no need to soak your invisible braces for hours at a time or brush them with toothpaste. In fact, some people have actually broken their invisible braces from brushing too hard!All you need to do is drop a tablet of braces cleaner into a glass of cold water and soak your invisible braces for a few minutes. Let effervescence do the work for you.Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
In the essence of time, you can actually use toothpaste to clean your invisible braces but you need to ensure they are non-abrasive. Look out for ingredients such as hydrated silica in your toothpaste, and avoid using them for your invisible braces. Abrasive toothpaste and rough brushing can scratch your invisible braces and you wouldn't want that if you want them to remain well... invisible.
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