What happens if you don’t brush your teeth after every meal with Invisalign?

With Invisalign, brushing after every meal or snack is strongly recommended because aligners trap food and bacteria against your teeth.

If you pop your trays back in without cleaning, you increase the risk of tooth decay, gum irritation, bad breath and cloudy, stained aligners. Over time, these problems can delay treatment or require extra dental work, which nobody wants during a cosmetic journey.

Realistically, there will be times you can’t brush; in those moments, a thorough rinse with water is the next best option until you can clean properly.