{"id":370,"date":"2024-08-17T21:46:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T21:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/?p=370"},"modified":"2024-09-06T21:48:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T21:48:28","slug":"clear-aligners-turning-yellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/clear-aligners-turning-yellow\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Your Clear Aligners Turning Yellow?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many people choose Invisalign<\/a> clear aligners over traditional braces due to their discreet nature. However, if your aligners become stained, they can end up drawing the wrong kind of attention. Unfortunately, there are many things that can potentially lead to your clear aligners turning yellow. Below is a look at some of the potential reasons for such discoloration as well as steps you can take to keep your aligners looking clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Common Causes of Yellow or Stained Clear Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to discoloration of your clear aligners, one of your first thoughts is likely to be that something you ate or drank is to blame. Indeed, many highly pigmented foods and beverages can leave stains on your clear aligners; common examples include mustard, coffee, tomato sauce, and tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you may be surprised to learn that certain oral hygiene products could also be potential culprits. The dye present in colored mouthwash and colored retainer cleaner can leave you with aligners that are yellower than you would like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even if you avoid staining foods and products, your aligners could still potentially become discolored. This is because when you wear your aligners, they trap any plaque and dried saliva that were clinging to your teeth. These substances can be somewhat yellow in appearance, and if they\u2019re transferred to your aligners, the result can be discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Protect Your Clear Aligners from Turning Yellow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, you will want to keep your clear aligners free of discoloration until it\u2019s time to switch them out. To do so, it\u2019s best to follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n