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Step 1
Brush after every meal to make sure no food particles are allowed to remain to stain the ceramic. Brush each side of each bracket individually before moving on to the next one to ensure a thorough cleaning.
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Step 2
Avoid cola, tea, coffee, red juice or anything else that might cause staining. If that is not possible, make sure you brush thoroughly after you drink any of these.
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Step 3
Use a small bristled orthodontic brush to clean underneath the wires in areas that your toothbrush might miss.
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Step 4
Use a non-whitening mouthwash daily to eliminate staining bacteria in areas you can't reach with a toothbrush.
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Step 1
Rinse the aligner thoroughly with warm water after removal.
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Step 2
Put a drop of dish soap on a soft bristle toothbrush and rub to work into a lather. Do not use toothpaste as it will scratch the material and cause it to become cloudy over time.
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Step 3
Gently clean the aligner inside and out with the toothbrush making sure to reach all the crevices.
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Step 4
Thoroughly rinse the aligner with warm water before reinserting.
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Step 5
Do not eat with your aligner in (per your orthodontist's instructions) to keep it from getting stained.
