Maintaining a clean, fresh smile starts with keeping your oral appliances in top shape. Whether you're wearing Invisalign, clear aligners, retainers, dentures, or guards, cleaning your dental appliances regularly is key to both oral health and appliance longevity. While daily care is important, a weekly deep clean ensures that your appliances stay free from bacteria, plaque, and harmful germs.
We’ve created a simple, 7-step checklist to help you maintain a thorough cleaning routine for your dental appliances each week. By following this checklist, you’ll ensure that your aligners, retainers, and other dental devices stay fresh, safe, and in good condition. With the help of Sonic Pro, you can tackle this checklist efficiently and effectively.
1. Rinse Your Appliances
Start by rinsing your appliances with lukewarm water. This removes any surface-level food particles and debris. It’s an essential first step before deeper cleaning begins.
Pro Tip: Avoid hot water, as it can distort the shape of your aligners or retainers.
2. Use the Sonic Pro Ultrasonic & UVC Cleaner
After rinsing, it's time for a deep clean. The Sonic Pro is designed to provide an advanced clean using both ultrasonic waves and UVC technology. Simply place your appliance in the cleaner, and let it work its magic. The ultrasonic waves will remove food particles, bacteria, and plaque, while the UVC light kills up to 99.9% of harmful pathogens.
This step is essential for ensuring that your appliance is not only clean but hygienic and safe to wear. The Sonic Pro reaches areas that are hard to clean by hand, making it the perfect solution for deep sanitation.
3. Inspect for Stains or Damage
After cleaning, take a close look at your appliance. Are there any stains that didn’t come off during the cleaning process? Do you see any cracks or chips in the material? Regular inspection can help you spot potential issues early and avoid costly replacements.
Pro Tip: If stains persist, consider soaking your appliance in a cleaning solution or using Sonic Dental cleaning tablets. These tablets are specifically designed to help break down stains, reduce odors, and provide an extra layer of freshness to your appliance.
4. Clean and Store Your Appliance Case Properly
If you’re using an appliance case for storage, make sure to clean it regularly too. These cases can trap bacteria and germs, which can transfer to your appliance when you place it back in. Wash the case with warm soapy water and let it air dry before placing your appliance inside.
For extra on-the-go cleanliness, consider using the Sonic Go UVC retainer and aligner case. It's a portable, convenient solution for sterilizing your aligners while you're out and about. Simply store your aligners in the Sonic Go case and let the UVC light do the work of killing harmful bacteria and keeping your devices fresh throughout the day.
5. Soak with Sonic Dental Cleaning Tablets (Optional)
While ultrasonic cleaning is highly effective, you can use Sonic Dental cleaning tablets for an added layer of freshness. Place your appliance in a solution of warm water and a Sonic Dental cleaning tablet. This helps remove surface stains and can also neutralize odors, leaving your appliance feeling fresh.
Pro Tip: While Sonic Pro offers the most effective clean, the tablets can be used for additional odor control or for soaking when you need a quick refresh.
6. Store Properly
After cleaning, make sure to store your appliance properly. Keeping it in a safe, dry place will help prevent damage and maintain its cleanliness. If you're using a Sonic Go UVC retainer and aligner case, it's a great option for on-the-go sterilization. You can carry it with you and ensure your aligners stay fresh throughout the day.
7. Sanitize Regularly with UVC
Beyond weekly cleaning, it's essential to ensure your appliances are sanitized regularly. The Sonic Pro not only cleans but also sanitizes your dental devices with UVC light, killing up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi. UVC sterilization provides an added layer of protection to prevent the buildup of harmful microorganisms.
Why Choose the Sonic Pro for Your Weekly Cleaning Routine?
The Sonic Pro is the ultimate tool for maintaining the hygiene and lifespan of your oral appliances. Combining the power of ultrasonic cleaning and UVC sterilization, it offers a deep, thorough clean that no traditional cleaning method can match. With regular use, you’ll ensure that your appliances remain free from bacteria, plaque, and germs that can cause bad breath, infections, and damage.
By following this 7-step weekly checklist and incorporating the Sonic Pro into your routine, you’ll keep your smile fresh and your appliances in top condition for longer.
Shop the Sonic Pro and elevate your dental appliance cleaning routine today!