Forsyth Friday — How Clear Aligners Shape Mouth’s Bacterial Ecosystem

Researchers at ADA Forsyth are investigating how wearing clear aligners changes the bacterial environment in the mouth. Because aligners cover the teeth for most of the day, they limit the natural flow of saliva, which usually helps clean the mouth and control bacteria. By learning more about these bacterial changes, scientists hope to better understand how the mouth’s microbiome responds to aligner use—and how that might affect oral health. Read more here.