So this blog will be more about the Do’s and Dont’s of looking after your own Aligners as you go about your daily life!
Don’t put them in a “safe” place, like on the countertop, on a shelf or on the white basin in the bathroom!
They are clear and made to be invisible, so if you are absent-minded, busy, or both, then the chances are you won’t find them again, especially if you are in a hurry!
Don’t use toothpaste to clean your aligners, this will be abrasive and may damage them so they won’t look as clear next to your teeth when you put them back in your mouth which kind of defeats the object of having near-invisible braces!

Don’t be rough with your aligners; place them as far as they will go in your mouth. Click one side by pressing it firmly on the left, then press the other side firmly until it clicks in place!
Do use your Retainer Brite cleansing tablets daily. I just pop one of the sealed tablets in the bottom of a small glass, add some water (enough to cover the aligners) and then add them to the fizzing mixture. Leave for 15 minutes to ensure they are clear of bacteria.
I then use my clean, wet toothbrush to clean the inside and outside of the retainers so that they are free from any debris and look clean, clear and sparkling in my mouth again.

Invisalign® Aligners Box Open
After having my aligners in for a few weeks now, I decided to visit my local Indian restaurant and ordered my favourite poppadoms, Peshwari Naan, Chicken Dansak and Pilau rice, washed down with a Vodka and Tonic!
I’d been pre-warned to keep my eye on my aligners once I’d taken them out so I found an orange paper napkin which I placed carefully on my open bag.
I then chatted happily away, with my back turned away from the bag. I paid and then closed my bag, ready to put them back in after I’d visited the bathroom. I went to the bathroom and opened my bag, but the napkin was gone!! The waiters had cleared away the table, taking away their orange napkins (and my clear aligners with them!!)
To my horror, it was too late to rummage in a bin of similar orange napkins! I noticed it was a late-night opening at Sale Dental Spa, which opens until 8 pm on Wednesdays, so I popped in quickly on my way home to let the staff know what had happened.
Luckily, the next set of aligners was due, so Mandi, the treatment coordinator, gave them to me a couple of days early. Phew! Disaster averted.
However, learn from my lesson and use the Invisalign® container as supplied by the company (for good reason!!
I’ve just measured this container when closed, and it’s actually only 8.5cm across and 2cm in depth, so it really is quite easy to carry around in your purse or handbag. Put it with your precious items like your phone, and believe me, you will need it!
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🚨 OUR ANNUAL SMILE OPEN DAY IS BACK — AND BIGGER THAN EVER! 🚨
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Sale Dental Spa
🗓️ Saturday 18th July
This is the event of the year, and trust us... you won’t want to miss it 🤯✨
We’re taking things to the next level and turning our Smile Open Day into a full experience 🎶
Think matcha bar, amazing music, delicious food & drinks, and our expert team on hand to help you start your smile transformation journey 😍
✨ Party vibes with a purpose ✨
We have consultation spaces available with @dr.markwilliams.dentist and @drmmirza_ on the day, so if you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile, now is the perfect opportunity to get booked in 👏🏼
Plus, our amazing @smiles.by.dr.aisha will also be joining us and offering exclusive Open Day discounts on Botox treatments 💉✨ - (please dm us for Aishas offers on the day to book in separately for botox)
And the offers? They’re our biggest yet...
🚨 £1,400 OFF full Invisalign treatment
🚨 £100 OFF per tooth on composite bonding
These savings are available for ONE DAY ONLY 👀
Once they’re gone, they’re gone — and you won’t see prices like this again 🙅🏽♀️
Spaces are limited and always fill up fast, so don’t wait!
Click the link in our bio to secure your place, or send us a DM and a member of our team will be in touch 🫶🏻
We can’t wait to see you there! 😄✨
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An incredible before & after showing the results possible with @enlightensmiles ✨
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Get in touch with our team today to book your FREE consultation 👇🏼
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📲 WhatsApp: 07747688767
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Or simply send us a DM and we’ll be happy to help 🫶🏼
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@vritika.parekh just started her @invisalign journey — watch the video to see exactly how we fit your clear aligners ✨
It’s giving summer. It’s giving glow up. It’s giving… you might just turn a few heads 🏝️☀️✨
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A subtle smile enhancement by @drmmirza_ carefully designed to improve shape, symmetry and balance while keeping the result natural and effortless 😌✨
Sometimes it’s the smallest details that create the biggest transformation!
Ready to start your smile journey?😄
Get in touch with our team today to book your FREE consultation 👇🏼
☎️0161 969 7464
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Or simply send us a DM and we’ll be happy to help 🫶🏼
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Jodie works in beauty, so she knew what to look for.
Three consultations elsewhere felt like a sales pitch. Hers at Sale Dental felt different.
Now her clients ask who did her teeth.
Dr Hamza’s spring bonding offer is £300 per tooth for new patients, normally £400. Same standard you just saw, £100 saved on every tooth, ends soon!
Tap the link in bio to book your free virtual consult with Dr Hamza or Mandi.
#compositebonding #manchesterdentist #cosmeticdentist
Happy birthday to our founder, Dr Aisha 🎂
She opened Sale Dental Spa in 2005 with one idea: that going to the dentist should feel like being looked after, not just treated. Twenty-one years on, that’s still the standard.
Every patient whose smile she’s changed, every team member she’s mentored, every detail of how we do things, it all goes back to her.
From the whole SD family, have the best day. 💜
Fellow Dentists, this one’s for you.
Our next South Manchester Study Club night is all about endo. The bits dental school skipped, taught by someone who does over 100+ root canals’ a year.
Thursday 14 May, 6 to 8pm at Sale Dental Spa.
Dr Sabeer is going to walk us through:
Rubber dam isolation that works
Predictable access cavity prep
When to keep, when to refer
No question is too basic
Get real advice in a relaxed room with peers in the same boat.
Free mentoring. 1hr CPD. Food and drinks.
Scan the QR on slide 4 or DM us ‘endo’ for the link. Tell a friend too. 🙌
For dentists, DFTs and early associates. Patients, this one isn’t for you, but we’ll have something for you soon 👋
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#dentistry #dentaleducation #dft #manchesterdentist #dentista
💬 “I trusted the whole team from day one. I actually feel like myself when I smile now.”
Invisalign first. Then composite veneers with Dr Hamza.
Your smile story starts with a free consultation. Link in bio
📍 77 Washway Road, Sale
Emily came to us with a genuine phobia of the dentist.
She’s leaving us with this. ↑
Invisalign to straighten. Composite bonding to perfect. One clinician, Dr. Hamza, start to finish.
In her own words:
“I’ve never looked forward to a dentist appointment more. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”
If you’ve got a big moment coming up and your smile has been holding you back, this is for you.
Dr. Hamza’s composite bonding offer:
✦ £300 per tooth (saving £50)
✦ Free consultation
✦ Digital smile design for just £30
✦ Single appointment
In-person and virtual consultations available.
Link in bio to book, or DM us and we’ll get you sorted.
📍 Sale, Manchester
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Most people don’t realise this… 👀
You have access to one of the UK’s most experienced implant clinicians right here in Sale 📍
Dr JK has placed and restored 1000+ implants , helping patients who’ve struggled with missing teeth finally get a complete, confident smile 😁 🦷
If you’re tired of:
❌ Hiding your smile
❌ Avoiding certain foods
❌ Dealing with uncomfortable dentures
Implants give you:
Teeth that feel secure and natural
The ability to eat normally again 🍎
Long-term confidence without daily hassle
This isn’t something you want to delay or gamble on.
DM us to book a consultation with Dr JK and find out if implants are the right solution for you
Spots are limited!
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Preventative care will always cost less than reactive care.
The difference is how you approach it.
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