how to clean invisalign retainers

How To Clean Invisalign® Retainers for a Clear, Fresh Smile

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Invisalign® retainers are the cutting edge of orthodontics and popular with everyone from teenagers to adults. This teeth-straightening system allows patients to adjust their smiles over time with clear, reusable retainers as opposed to traditional metal braces. 

However, these retainers don’t come cheap, and keeping them fresh and functional requires some care. Keep your Invisalign® looking as good as new with our tips on how to clean an Invisalign® retainer with common household items. 

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Elastic Timing: When Do Rubber Bands Join the Braces Party?

Elastic Timing: When Do Rubber Bands Join the Braces Party?

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Months ago, you tried to hide your crooked teeth at all costs when talking or laughing, but you are slowly gaining confidence since beginning orthodontic care and are now letting your new smile shine. Your teeth have already shown significant improvement, and you are proud of the results.
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Help! Did I Stain My Braces?

Worried You Stained Your Braces? Here’s What You Should Know

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You chose clear braces for their subtle, almost invisible appearance. But if you’ve noticed your once-crystal-clear bands and brackets now have a yellowish tint (or your cheerful blue braces have turned an unfortunate shade of green), you’re not alone. Read more

White Spots on Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment

White Spots on Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment

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Article Featured on Dear Doctor

Dear Doctor,
I just had my braces removed, and I noticed several white spots on my teeth near where the brackets were. What are they — and how can I get rid of them?

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Tips for Keeping Braces Clean

10 Tips for Keeping Your Braces Clean

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Keeping your braces clean can be time-consuming. We found this article that outlines 10 tips for keeping your braces clean. Following these easy suggestions can make taking care of your braces much easier!

Article Featured on DocBraces.com

If you just got your braces or are planning on getting them soon, you’re probably already looking forward to the healthier mouth and great smile that will result.

Like most things that benefit us, however, some effort is required on our part. This includes taking care of your mouth and braces by keeping them clean. When you have braces, brushing your teeth and taking care of your gums is more important than ever. To help you keep your investment in tip top shape, we’ve assembled the top 10 tips for caring for your braces:

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Besty Way to Floss Braces - Biermann Orthodontics

Got Braces? It’s Easier to Clean & Floss with a Water Flosser

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Cleaning Dental Braces

Dental braces can create oral health problems such as gingivitis and decalcification (white marks), which lead to more serious issues.

  • Gingivitis is the earliest sign of gum disease. It appears as red, swollen, and shiny gums that bleed easily. It is caused by plaque that irritates the gum tissue and causes an infection.
  • Decalcification affects your tooth enamel, causing white spots or lesions on your teeth. It is caused by a combination of plaque and acid production after you eat and drink. Decalcification is impossible to correct, so prevention is critical.

You can minimize or prevent oral health problems caused by dental braces with good dental and orthodontic care.

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Best Mouthwash for Braces 2015

Best Mouthwash For Braces 2015

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Those who wear braces have a higher risk of getting plaque formed around the brackets. As a result it can cause tooth decay. Some of the patients when they take off the braces are left with white squares on their teeth. To cover them they need to get white fillings, which costs money and time. That’s why along with brushing your teeth and flossing an important part of your oral care routine should be oral rinsing. For orthodontics a good mouthwash should contain fluoride. Below we have reviewed the best mouthwash for braces.

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Best Electric Toothbrushes for Braces - Biermann Orthodontics

What’s the best Electric Toothbrush for Braces?

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Living with braces can be a challenging experience for most people. According to some studies, more than 4 million people wear braces in United States alone and about a quarter of them are adults. Wearing them can take up to 3 years and keeping a proper oral hygiene during that time is even more important than without them.

Tiny spaces between teeth, braces and wires are like a magnet for foods and plaque. Poor oral hygiene can attract numerous issues like gum diseases, periodontitis and delcalcifications, leaving permanent stains and discolorations on our teeth.

“Can I use electric toothbrush on braces?”

Of course you can! Superior cleaning and plaque removal are the top two features of electric toothbrushes. They are recommended by dentists from all over the world and their customized cleaning modes make them a perfect choice for people with braces.

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7 Tips to Prevent Ceramic Braces From Staining

7 Tips to Prevent Ceramic Braces From Staining

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Ceramic braces are brackets that are made to easily blend in with your teeth hence making them unnoticeable. Unlike the metallic and clear braces, these are made to look like your teeth hence more preferred. The ceramic braces are also favored due to their ability to align teeth much faster than the metallic and clear brackets. However, as much as we would like to have these unique ceramic braces, they stain easily if not well taken care of. You need to know the factors that lead to staining beforehand, so you can prevent your ceramic braces from staining in the future. Unfortunately, some people learn through experience which should never be the case.

Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal

This cannot be emphasized enough. This is a practice that should be trained even to small children due to its importance. Making it a habit to brush your teeth with braces immediately after meals ensures that the food color and flavors are washed off hence leaving the mouth clean. This will also prevent tooth decay which is higher due to food getting trapped in between brackets.

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Smoking with Braces - Biermann Orthodontics

Does Smoking Cause Stains on Teeth with Braces

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We all know that smoking cigarettes and tobacco can be extremely harmful to our health in a variety of different ways. Many people associate smoking with conditions that affect our lungs but they do not consider oral health is one of the major health concerns associated with smoking is well.

When people receive braces it’s very important that they continue to maintain their oral health as well as regularly attend dental visits for checkups in cleaning. If a person has braces and continues to smoke they also work to detriment their oral health even further and can risk severely staining their teeth and having them not recover their original clean and white exterior when orthodontic appliances have been removed.

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