"Guess moderation is key with these hacks..."
Definitely learned that the hard way myself. My daughter used to scrub her aligners with regular toothpaste every night, thinking it was keeping them extra clean. After a couple months, they turned cloudy and scratched up—basically ruined. We switched to a gentle clear soap and soft toothbrush, and it's been smooth sailing since. Toothpaste can be handy in a pinch, but yeah... moderation really is everything.
Interesting experience, hadn't thought toothpaste could damage aligners like that. I've been told by my dentist that toothpaste is usually too abrasive for aligners or retainers—something about micro-scratches causing bacteria buildup. Gentle soap seems safer, but now I'm curious... has anyone tried denture cleaner tablets? I've heard mixed opinions on those and wonder if they're effective or if they cause similar issues long-term.
