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Is it ok to keep wearing invisaligns whil taking antibiotics for a throat infection? will the invisaligns keep reinfecting my throat?

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Yes: It is okay to keep wearing your invisalign aligners. I recommend cleaning them thouroughly every night with liquid soap and water or an appliance cleaner such as retainer brite.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Yes, it is: Keep the aligners clean, and you should be fine.

Answered 12/8/2012

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

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Please do.: As always, keep you teeth and retainers as clean as you can, and wear them except when eating. More wear time helps your treatment continue to move in the right direction and won't be harmed by the antibiotics :).

Answered 12/8/2012

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Yes: There is typically no contraindication to wearing aligners and using antibiotics. Soaking your clear aligners in denture cleaner and brushing them carefully is recommended. It is always best to ask your physician and your orthodontists about their recommendations for your specific concerns.

Answered 2/16/2013

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No: You can use a disinfecting denture cleaner. But since you are changing the aligners on a regular basis, it may be staged to change aligners at the time antibiotic treatment is finished. If you are keeping your aligners clean, they are not really a big source for bacteria to grow on.

Answered 5/28/2013

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It's OK: And no, invislaign with not cause reinfection.

Answered 2/7/2014

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No you should be: Fine. Clean the appliances as directed by your orthodontist. Hope this helps.

Answered 2/7/2014

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No Problem: Yes, you certainly can wear your clear appliance. As always, as usual, keep the aligner clean, minimally rinse it out if you wear it during meals, and brush is at least twice a day with a tooth brush and tooth paste, or soak it with denture cleaner.

Answered 12/19/2014

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