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The Best Way to Clean Your Retainer, According to Dental Professionals (2025)
May 27, 2025
Dental hygienist Catherine Staffeldt (@honesthygienist) shares her go-to method for keeping retainers clean, fresh, and bacteria-free. She explains why traditional cleaning methods like brushing and tablets fall short, and why she recommends the Dental Pod Pro to all her patients.

The Link between Dirty Retainers and Poor Sleep
April 22, 2025
Did you know dirty retainers can ruin your sleep with infections, pain and bad taste? The Dental Pod deep cleans to kill bacteria and improve your sleep.

The Hidden Fungus on your Retainer: Understanding Candida Albicans
April 07, 2025
Did you know a harmful fungus that causes oral thrush could be thriving on your retainer? Candida Albicans is linked to oral health issues, including oral thrush.

Understanding white spot lesions: the hidden risk of poorly cleaned aligners
August 07, 2024
While aligners offer a discreet and effective solution for straightening teeth, they can also come with a unique set of challenges, particularly with regards to your oral health. Poor aligner maintenance and cleaning can increase the risk of developing white spot lesions on your teeth, indicating enamel demineralization.

How Does the Zima Go Lid Work?
July 29, 2024
Oral appliance users will often face challenges when trying to use notoriously unreliable and flimsy plastic storage cases to protect their retainers, aligners, dentures and guards. That’s why we engineered the Zima Go protective case, which works hard to look after both your appliance and your overall oral health. With meaningful design and two years of development, the Zima Go carry case combines form, function and safety into one compact device.

How to clean Invisalign aligners? (2025)
June 07, 2024
Invisalign aligners are becoming increasingly popular as a discreet teeth straightening alternative to traditional braces. By incorporating simple yet effective cleaning practices into your daily routine, you can ensure that your Invisalign aligners remain clean, clear, and comfortable.

Will an ultrasonic cleaner break down my aligners over time? (2025) - Dr. Jack Pinnar-Smith
March 14, 2024
While ultrasonic cleaners like the Dental Pod are designed to be gentle on aligners, not all ultrasonic cleaners are created equal.

Do sterilising tablets damage oral appliances, including aligners, retainers, and night guards? (2025) - Dr. Jack Pinnar-Smith
March 14, 2024
Oral appliances, including aligners, retainers, and night guards, are crafted from medical-grade plastics or acrylics. Despite the durability of these materials, exposure to certain chemicals found in some sterilising tablets can induce degradation over time.
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