Top 10 Things to Purchase Before You Start Invisalign® (Dentist-Recommended Guide)

The complete checklist for clean, comfortable and stress-free clear aligner treatment.

Starting Invisalign is exciting, but most patients aren’t fully prepared for the day-to-day tools they need to keep their aligners clean, crystal clear and odour-free. As a cosmetic dentist and aligner provider, I’ve seen first-hand how the right products make treatment smoother and prevent staining, bad breath and even dental decay.

Here is your ultimate Invisalign starter kit, the top 10 essentials you should buy before you begin treatment.

1. Sereclean Pod – Ultrasonic Aligner Cleaner (Non-Negotiable Essential)

Clear aligners stain fast. Tea, coffee and daily plaque build-up can make aligners cloudy and unhygienic in just a few days.
The Sereclean Pod uses ultrasonic technology to remove debris, plaque and odour without scrubbing,  helping your aligners stay crystal clear throughout treatment.

Learn more: Sereclean Pod – Ultrasonic Cleaner
Recommended reading: How To Clean Your Aligners- Do's & Dont's

2. Aligner Cleaning Tablets

Pairing the Sereclean Pod with Sereclean Cleaning Tablets maximises cleaning power. Tablets help lift organic stains, fight odour-causing bacteria and keep your aligner trays fresher for longer.

Shop tablets: Sereclean Cleaning Tablets

3. Travel Aligner Case

You’ll remove your aligners every time you eat or drink anything except water. A sturdy case prevents damage and keeps them hygienic while you’re out.

Shop travel case: Aligner Travel Case

4. Orthodontic Chewies

Chewies ensure each tray sits fully against your teeth for optimal tooth movement — especially important during the first few days of each new aligner.

Shop Chewies: Orthodontic Chewies

5. Travel Toothbrush & Mini Toothpaste

(Clean teeth = clean aligners)
Because aligners trap plaque and sugars against your teeth, brushing after meals is essential to prevent decay.

Keep a compact toothbrush set in your bag, car, or workplace.

Shop Travel Toothbrush: Travel toothbrush

6. Aligner Removal Tool

(For tight trays & long nails)
Some aligners are snug, especially early in treatment. A remover tool helps you take them out easily and hygienically, preventing cracked nails or damaged trays.

Shop Aligner Removal Tool: Aligner Removal Tool

7. Hydration Bottle

(You’ll drink more water than you think)
Since you can’t drink tea, coffee or fizzy drinks with aligners in, a reusable water bottle becomes your new best friend. Staying hydrated also helps prevent dry mouth.

8. Lip Balm

(Your lips will feel dry at first)
Aligners can make your mouth feel slightly dry as you get used to them. A simple lip balm helps keep everything comfortable.

9. Dental Floss or Water Flosser

(Flossing becomes more important during Invisalign)**
Food trapped between teeth shows through aligners and contributes to staining and decay. Daily flossing is essential,  and a water flosser makes it much easier.

Shop Water Flosser: Water Flosser

10. Patient Essentials Bag

(Keep everything together + stay consistent)**
Create a small pouch with your toothbrush, toothpaste, case, chewies, lip balm and aligner removal tool. Consistency = better results and fewer hygiene problems.

Bonus Tip: Start Good Aligner Hygiene From Day One

The number one mistake patients make?
Waiting until their aligners are already stained before cleaning them properly.

For best results:

• Use your Sereclean Pod daily to prevent build-up

• Avoid drinking tea/coffee with aligners in

• Brush after meals

• Pair the Pod with Sereclean Cleaning Tablets for deeper cleaning

Final Thoughts

Preparing properly before you start Invisalign ensures:

✔ Cleaner, clearer aligners
✔ Reduced staining
✔ Fresher breath
✔ Healthier teeth and gums
✔ A smoother, more comfortable treatment journey

If you only buy one thing on this list, make it the Sereclean Pod. It’s the easiest and most effective way to keep your aligners hygienic throughout treatment.