{"id":582,"date":"2018-06-12T23:10:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T23:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2018-06-12T23:10:37","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T23:10:37","slug":"invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.celebrationfamilydentaltx.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/12\/invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Invisalign Aligners & Retainers Stain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SmilingThey can. In fact, many patients struggle with the yellowing of their retainers that can occur due to plaque buildup and staining from certain foods. Luckily, there are some small changes you can make to avoid staining your Invisalign trays and retainers. In this post, we\u2019ll walk through some of the things you can do on a daily basis to avoid staining your Invisalign<\/a> trays, so your aligners stay crystal clear, and all we\u2019ll see is your beautiful smile.
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Avoid Staining from Specific Foods & Beverages<\/h2>\n

Like your tooth enamel, the plastics used to craft Invisalign trays can absorb the colors from the foods and drinks you eat. You can limit your intake of these staining foods, or you can add some extra steps to your daily hygiene routine. After eating, brush and floss teeth to remove any debris. Then, carefully rinse and brush your retainers as well. While eating or cleaning your teeth, you can also store your retainer in a solution of two parts cold water and one part antimicrobial mouth rinse. This not only helps your Invisalign tray stay clear; it also improves your breath.<\/p>\n

Avoid Staining from Improper Care<\/h2>\n

The main reason patients experience alignment tray and retainer staining is improper daily hygiene. Some simple steps you can take to keep your smile and Invisalign trays bright throughout treatment include:<\/p>\n