{"id":456,"date":"2025-01-06T16:45:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=456"},"modified":"2025-01-06T16:45:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:45:26","slug":"great-invisalign-great-flossing-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kentdentalclinic.com\/blog\/great-invisalign-great-flossing-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Great Invisalign Comes with Great Flossing Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have Invisalign clear aligners<\/a>, you probably love how you can remove and reinsert them at your convenience. Popcorn kernels and apples are no match for Invisalign and your cravings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alas, with great food comes great responsibility. The general recommendation might be to floss at least once per day, but with Invisalign, you should floss your teeth after every meal! Why? Well, keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need to Floss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The simple truth is that rinsing your aligners and brushing your teeth twice a day isn\u2019t enough to keep Invisalign trays \u2013 or your teeth \u2013 clean. Food particles can get wedged between your pearly whites, even though they might not be as obvious as a popcorn kernel. Not only can these particles stain your aligners, but they can also contribute to bacteria build up, especially when trapped behind tight trays for long periods of time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid discolored Invisalign aligners and oral conditions like cavities or gum disease, it\u2019s best to remove as much debris as possible from between your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tips for Thorough Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s one thing to run the floss back and forth and rinse and repeat, and another to take the time to floss mindfully. Here\u2019s what the pros recommend for a thorough clean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n