What's wrong with other cleaning methods?Updated a month ago
A study comparing the Dental Pod to other cleaning methods (including brushing, rinsing, and soaking in a tablet solution) .found that cleaning clear aligners with a Dental Pod delivered a more thorough clean compared to other methods tested. Read a blog about the conclusions and access the full study here.
Brushing is too abrasive and creates micro scratches on the surface of your oral appliance, where stains and buildup can accumulate. These scratches make it difficult to reach buildup in small crevices. and can also make your clear oral appliance look cloudy and dull over time.
Only using a cleaning tablet is like cleaning your teeth with toothpaste but no toothbrush. Tablets will help loosen surface-level buildup, but the chemicals mainly act on the surface and may not reach buildup trapped in tighter areas