Our case of the month for September 2022 is a lovely smile transformation done the Progressive Dentistry way with invisalign full, teeth whitening & a new front dental crown. When we plan these types of treatments, we often will look at whether the teeth are in the right place first. Why is this so important? Well the reason is simple. If the teeth are not in the right place or well aligned, any cosmetic treatment will be a big compromise. For instance, in the days gone by, there was a fad for porcelain veneers and crowns. If the teeth were wonky to start with, this would mean having to cut a lot of healthy tooth to make the ceramic veneers or crowns. This is not a good idea! For every heavily prepared tooth, around 17-20% of the nerves die. This means root canal treatment and a risk the tooth will not last a life time.
 

Years ago, those looking to straighten their teeth only had one option: metal braces. Today, however, Invisalign is becoming increasingly available to the public. People are now choosing removable aligners over metal braces because they don't irritate the teeth and gums. Not only are they more comfortable to use but they are significantly easier to maintain. Your mouth is a part of your body that gets dirty throughout the day, so these plastic aligners must be washed daily.

Here are five ways to keep your aligners immaculate: