Keeping your clear aligners and retainers clean is an important part of maintaining a healthy, confident smile. Because aligners and retainers sit closely against your teeth for many hours each day, they can easily collect plaque, bacteria and residue if they’re not cleaned properly.
While rinsing your aligners with water or using orthodontic cleaning tablets can help, it doesn’t always remove every bit of build-up. That’s where a sonic cleaner for clear aligners and retainers can make a real difference. The GO2 Dentagenie Sonic Cleaner uses gentle sonic vibrations to help lift debris and keep your aligners and retainers looking clear, fresh and hygienic.
If you’re currently straightening your teeth with clear aligners or wearing retainers after orthodontic treatment, using a sonic cleaner can make daily cleaning quick, easy and far more effective.
Below is a simple step-by-step guide showing how to use the GO2 Dentagenie Sonic Cleaner, available for purchase in our studios.
Step-by-Step Guide: Using the GO2 Dentagenie Sonic Cleaner
1. Add Your Aligners or Retainers
Open the lid of the Sonic Cleaner and place your clear aligners or retainers inside the tank. Fill the tank with clean water, making sure the water level stays below the MAX line.
Before starting the cleaner, just check that there’s water in the tank.
2. Connect the Power
Insert the adapter into the socket on the Sonic Cleaner, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
3. Select the Cleaning Time
Press the “Time” button to choose your preferred cleaning duration. The Sonic Cleaner offers five different cleaning cycles: 90, 180, 230, 380 or 480 seconds
Each press of the Time button cycles through the available options.
4. Start the Cleaning Cycle
Press the ON/OFF button to begin the cleaning process.
The device will run for the selected duration and stop automatically once the cycle is complete.
5. Pause if Needed
If you need to pause the cleaning cycle, briefly press the ON/OFF button.
Press it again to continue from where the countdown stopped.
6. Change the Cleaning Time
If you’d like to choose a different cleaning duration, simply press and hold the ON/OFF button to return the device to standby mode. Then press the Time button again to select your preferred cleaning cycle.
7. Finish the Cleaning Process
Once cleaning is complete, unplug the device and open the lid.
Take out your clear aligners or retainers and dispose of the used water from the tank.
8. Cleaning the Sonic Cleaner
Rinse the tank and wipe the device dry after each use.
Avoid getting water into the switch buttons or the power connection while cleaning the unit.
Why a Sonic Cleaner is Helpful for Aligners & Retainers
Regular cleaning helps maintain the clarity, comfort and hygiene of your aligners and or retainers. The GO2 Dentagenie Sonic Cleaner can help:
- Remove build-up from hard-to-reach areas
- Reduce bacteria and odours
- Keep aligners and retainers looking clear
- Support better oral hygiene during clear aligner treatment
For patients wearing clear aligners for 20-22 hours a day, a reliable cleaning routine is key to keeping both your aligners and your smile in great condition.
Take Better Care of Your Aligners & Retainers
Looking for an easier way to care for your clear aligners or retainers? The GO2 Dentagenie Sonic Cleaner is available in Urban Smile studios, making it convenient for our patients to maintain their appliances between visits. By taking care of your aligners and retainers, you’re also taking care of your smile every day.
If you’re currently wearing clear aligners or retainers, or planning to start treatment, our experienced team, led by our Specialist Orthodontists, can guide you on the best ways to care for your smile throughout your treatment.
Book a free consultation with Urban Smile to learn more about clear aligners, retainers and maintaining a healthy, confident smile.