{"id":270,"date":"2024-07-18T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T13:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2025-06-03T22:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T22:12:14","slug":"clearing-the-way-to-clear-aligners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/clearing-the-way-to-clear-aligners\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearing The Way to Clean Aligners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The key to a straighter smile is to work smarter, not harder. That\u2019s why Smart Moves<\/a> clear aligners are such an excellent choice when it comes to orthodontics. Smart Moves aligners are clear trays that fit over your teeth and gradually move them into a more desirable position. Unlike traditional braces, they can often take less time to treat orthodontic issues, and because they\u2019re clear most people can\u2019t tell you\u2019re wearing them. But for them to stay virtually undetectable, you need to properly maintain them. Here\u2019s how you should care for your Smart Moves aligners to keep them looking their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rinsing Your Smart Moves Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though you remove your Smart Moves aligners each time you eat or drink anything but water, you still need to keep them clean between wearing. Thus, whenever you take them out of your mouth, be sure to rinse them off and store them somewhere safe like your aligner case. You may even want to rinse them again before putting them back in your mouth. Furthermore, you should also brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with water each time you eat or drink and before you put them back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Clean Your Smart Moves Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your aligners should be cleaned every evening before you go to bed. Be sure to brush and floss your teeth, and then using a separate, soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste, gently scrub your aligners and rinse them with water. You can also soak them in an aligner or retainer soak to help keep them fresh, however you still need to brush them whether you choose to soak them or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things That Will Stain Your Smart Moves Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While they are clear, aligners can still become discolored if you do not properly care for them. Brushing, rinsing, and soaking them can help with this, however there are other ways you can accidentally stain them if you are not careful. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n