How effective are the tabs + the Sonic cleaner at cleaning invisalign aligners?
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My son does not have Invisalign but uses them on his clear molded retainers which are very similar to Invisalign. They work great. He has not used the sonic cleaner yet though. Soaking them with the tabs only works fine.
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I believe they are worth the investment. But, they cannot be reliable for the total cleaning. I often use a wooden toothpick to remove food particles in the deep crevices. Extending the soak time to 30 minutes also helps significantly. It is better to use them than to only rinse the retainers with warm water.
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The tabs are the main cleaning agent and does a decent job. The sonic cleaner is a nicety but hard for me to see a huge difference when I use the sonic cleaner vs. not.
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Good question. I don't check it when I start the cleaning and don't check it when I take it out. I guess that means nothing stands out or catches my eye.
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In my opinion they are not effective at all. These tablets yellowed my aligner, was a pain and a half to clean. and is not mobile at all. I use a soap made for the invisalign called oap cleaner.
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Tabs and sonic cleaner work quite well. Great value and bang for the buck! Cleans invisaligns braces with no problem or left over residue.
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I think you mean Efferdent. If so, I imagine it does as I've also used generic denture cleaning tablets from Target (Up & Up brand).
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Denture cleaner works wonders too. Add 4 or 5 tablets fill with water, let sit for several hours and clean with a bottle brush then rinse. You will be amazed at the black crud that comes out.
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I use it for retainers. I brush them daily, but use the nano spa to sanitize them weekly. Takes only a few minutes
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I would not advise that you use this product with your temporary retainers which have metal. I think ultrasonic vibrations is just a ruse. It simply agitates the solution around the appliances!
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I don't know about Invisalign trays. According to the label it is a professional strength Denture cleanser for dentures and plastic partials. Also, use daily to prevent plaque build-up.
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I have the Invisalign retainers. When they stain I have found I need to use the Invisalign crystals several days in a row (available from your dentist). If you do not have Invisalign, my recommendation would be to ask your dentist what would work best for your mouthguard. In my experience the Retainer Brite is great to keep retainers "fresh", but they do not really work very well for removing stains. Hope this helps.
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Cannot compare to Oral B but can say the UV sanitizer works. Have used that type of device for regular brushes for years
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Over a period of time if used regularly it will lessen the plaque; it does not remove it completely but it does help. I use the beef flaor and my 3 dogs don't mind their teeth being cleaned.
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Goddard's has excellent cleaners, among them a jewelry cleaner, particularly used for that purpose. Though I did use the silver foam on sterling silver jewelry. You have to clean it well - a very soft toothbrush gets into the crevices if the jewelry is engraved.
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Brian,I think any whitening action would be accomplished by the toothpaste and/or mouthwash you use. The brushing action of the Sonicare is aggressive enough that it should remove surface stains but YMMV :).
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I have sensitive teeth and it is fine. I would not buy it again though. So gimmicky. I use my own sonic toothbrush and then this paste because I don't like the brush it comes with. The whitening strips are so much better.
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Yes, I have used other cleaners. Since I use half a tablet of Retainer Bright, the cost is similar. Buying the larger supply means I don't have to go out to buy the cleaner regularly. My dentist suggested Retainer Bright because another patient found Retainer Bright online and used it and had the best looking retainers. It was also my dentist who suggested using the half tablet
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I've a Phillips Sonicare HX6063/64 toothbrush, which has only one adjustment speed. It's easy on my teeth and gums, but I also have a Phillips Sonicare Diamond/Clean 300 Series toothbrush, which provides 5 setting modes, including 'Sensitive'. If sensitivity is an issue, it would be a good choice. I like both models, however.
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I put both types of jewelry in this jewelry cleaner. I wasn't impressed with the outcome. I use a name brand toothpaste on both types of jewelry (rubbing gently with my fingers and using a soft toothbrush in hard to reach places) and I was very amazed and pleased at the results.
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Denture cleaning tablets or a vinegar+water solution works for cleaning the bag.
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I have to put the gel on a q-tip and rub it on my teeth before putting my trays in. Hope that helps some!