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Aligner Cleaner Showdown: Crystals vs Tablets vs Soap
Mia CalderFeb 12, 20268 min read
Soap is cheap, tablets are easy, crystals look fancy. After four weeks of side by side cleaning, one of them came out clearly ahead.
Verdict
Effervescent tablets won on daily clarity. Crystals were a close second. Soap is fine in a pinch but left a faint film by week three.
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Frequently asked
If you have braces, yes. For aligners it is optional but speeds up cleaning.
MC
Mia Calder
Long time aligner wearer turned reviewer. Writes ClearlyBraced from a small kitchen table, usually with a glass of water nearby.
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