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At Wired Orthodontics which serves Toronto, Ontario and surrounding areas, Dr. Mark Nalbandian and his team recommend that their patients wear their aligners for approximately 22 hours a day. It is also encouraged that patients remove their aligners for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing, which is also a perfect time to clean them. Here are four different Invisalign® cleaning methods to consider: The Invisalign® cleaning system. Designed by Invisalign®, this cleaning system helps remove… Read more

There are tons of people out there that enlist the services of orthodontists and dentists, but many people think that they are the same thing. While this misconception is understandable, Dr. Mark Nalbandian a Toronto orthodontist, wants patients to understand the differences between an orthodontist and a dentist. In terms of education, dentists need to complete medical school and post-graduate training before they can begin seeing patients. For all intents and purposes, dentists are doctors but with… Read more

Do you know how to keep your Invisalign aligners clean and fresh? Patients should wear their aligners for approximately 22 hours each day, removing them only to eat, drink, brush and floss. Before you put your aligners back in your mouth is the perfect time to clean them! Dr. Nalbandian, your local Toronto orthodontist, recommends the following methods for cleaning Invisalign and Invisalign Teen aligners: Denture Cleaning Tablets Method #1: Some patients like using denture cleaning tablets. While… Read more