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Patients today have a decision to make when they decide to undergo orthodontic treatment—choosing between clear aligners and traditional braces. Ezclear Aligners offer several benefits and are an effective alternative to bracket and wire orthodontics, especially for adults.

When it comes to traditional metal braces, there is a long list of food items you should avoid minimizing damage to wires and brackets. Wearers are told to stay away from foods like popcorn, nuts, sticky or hard candy, gum, and a host of other pleasing snacks. These foods are also more likely to become stuck or lodged inside of the components of the braces, causing frustration and discomfort.

EzclearAligners can be removed before eating and drinking, allowing you to enjoy any food you desire! You do not have to limit yourself to a soft diet. With the average treatment time of traditional braces being 24 months, that is a long time to have your diet restricted. Clear aligners are easy to remove, allowing you to comfortably enjoy your meals before replacing them inside your mouth.

A common complaint of traditional metal braces is the development of sores or ulcers inside of your mouth. This is typical, due to the rough exterior of the brackets and wires. They often rub the inside of the tongue, cheeks, and lips causing painful abrasions. While there are ways to prevent these sores from forming, most wearers of traditional braces are bound to develop these discomforts during treatment – probably more than a few times.

Invisible aligners are trimmed to the gum line and fit snugly around your teeth, minimizing the risk of developing mouth sores during treatment. Unlike traditional braces, the exterior of the aligner is smooth. This greatly reduces the risk of irritation. Getting bumped in the cheek or mouth will not cause painful cuts like what you would get during treatment with metal braces.

You should always clean your clear retainers before putting them back on your teeth. That means after you brush your teeth in the morning and in the night, and it means after you have taken them out to eat or drink. You do not want to trap any food or debris in there just to settle on your teeth!

The first thing you should do when cleaning your clear retainers is to rinse them with water. When doing so though, make sure you do not use hot water. That high temperature can end up distorting the shape of your retainer, which means it will not be as effective as keeping your teeth in place. Rinse only with cool or lukewarm water.

To brush your aligners, use a soft-bristled toothbrush in small circular motions. Remember to clean both the inside and outside of the retainer to make sure you are getting away all the bad bacteria that may be hiding there. Use liquid dish soap instead of toothpaste on your retainers. Once you are done, go ahead and give it another rinse.