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How long should you brush your teeth if you are using retainers after invisalign treatment? i only wear them at night. 2 minutes or 5 minutes?
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2 minutes 2x/day: You moved your teeth 24h/day. You need to retain them 24h/day for a year or thy will destabilize. More important w clear aligner Rx than w braces as aligners less efficient than braces in what Orthodontists call "finishing detail." As a result, aligner cases are less stable.
Answered 8/23/2015
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Until clean: Typically it takes at least 2 minutes to effectively brush your teeth - even with electric toothbrush, which is proven better than manual brushing. (Sonicare and Oral -B most common).Then you must clean between the teeth -- floss,proxabrush, go-betweens, etc--whatever works best in your mouth.Can also add water-pik for utmost effectiveness. Remember, only clean the ones you want to keep. Good Luck
Answered 3/2/2018
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