Ultrasonic cleaners have been utilized in the clinical dental setting for over 70 years. Here at Zima Dental we have harnessed the most trusted and advanced ultrasonic technology and engineered it for specific use within the dental appliance cleaning process.
The Dental Pod removes plaque, gunk and other harmful build up from your appliance, whilst making sure there is no damage to the shape and structure of your appliance. The benefits of the Dental Pod have been acknowledged by dentists worldwide.
What can the Dental Pod clean?
The Dental Pod has been specifically designed by our UK scientists to clean a wide range of oral appliances including all types of clear aligners, retainers (including those with metal), mouth guards, dentures, bite guards (night guards), sleep devices, toothbrush heads and more. Read our blog here to learn more about what the Dental Pod can clean. If you are still unsure, contact support to check if your specific appliance can be cleaned.
Why does the Dental Pod not have UV?
UV light isn’t effective when the appliance is sitting in dirty or cloudy water. The light can’t reach all surfaces because even very small amounts of debris in the water blocks it. Instead, the Dental Pod uses best-in-class ultrasonic cleaning technology, which physically removes buildup and works reliably across the whole surface, even in hard to reach areas.
Shipping & warranty
Shipping
We partner with trusted shipping carriers to offer free, tracked US delivery in as fast as 2 working days.
Warranty
All of our devices are built to last, and come with a 1 year warranty.
Technical Specifications
42,000Hz high-frequency ultrasound
Body weight: 310g
Dimensions: 115x115x83mm
Tank Material: Stainless Steel
Tank Volume: 150ml
Power Supply: AC 100-220V, 50Hz
US Plug
Please consult your physician if you have a pacemaker or other implantable electronic device.
How it works.
Just add water? Let us explain how it works...
Ultrasonic Waves
High-frequency ultrasonic waves are generated in the water inside the Dental Pod.
Cavitation (nano-bubbles)
This creates millions of nano-scale bubbles (called cavitation), which burst and release energy, removing plaque, bacteria and any other debris.
Microscopic action
This release of high energy works on the microscopic level to remove bacteria, invisible residue and cosmetic stains.
Deep clean your appliance at the touch of a button. The Dental Pod is powered by the latest ultrasonic technology to deliver a sparkling clean dental appliance time after time.
Your Problem
A bacteria ridden oral appliance causing poor dental hygiene
Fill the Dental Pod with water and plug it in to a wall socket.
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Place appliance in
Drop your dental appliance into the Pod, turn on using the power button.
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Secure the lid
Put the lid on and wait for 5 minutes for the Pod to work its magic.
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Retrieve your appliance
Retrieve your sparkling clean dental appliance and rinse. Simple.
No gimmicks. Just a gentle, yet powerful clean.
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2025 Dental Industry Product of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, the Dental Pod has been awarded Product of the Year at the Dental Industry Awards, in collaboration with the British Dental Industry Association!
This prestigious recognition celebrates the groundbreaking innovation and engineering excellence that brought the Dental Pod to life.
Our journey began with a simple realisation: finding a safe and effective way to clean oral appliances was a challenge for many.
Motivated to make a difference, we designed the Dental Pod—the world’s first ultrasonic cleaner tailored specifically for oral appliances, crafted with precision and cutting-edge technology.
Today, the Dental Pod has revolutionised oral care globally, empowering people to feel confident in their smiles and comfortable wearing their aligners, retainers, and guards.
We owe this achievement to the trust and support of dental professionals, our customers, and our incredible community.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Don't take our word for it. Dentists trust us.
After trying the Dental Pod myself, I knew I had to include it in my aligner and retainer packages.
Dr Jon Benton
Richard Miller-White Dentistry, UK
Having something that you can use every night to clean retainers has been life changing. We love Zima Dental!
Dr Alyssa Ricci
Ricci Orthodontic Studio, US
It’s the easiest way to get a clinical clean – aligners look spanking new.
Dr Kunal Patel
Love Teeth Dental, UK
The Zima Dental Pod is a game-changer, I now confidently recommend it to all my patients
Dr Jessie McAllister
McAllister Dentistry, Canada
The Dental Pod keeps aligners and retainers very clean, it’s far better than using standard cleaning tablets.
Dr Emma Laing
Harley Street Dental Clinic, UK
What a wonderful invention! I have been recommending this to all my colleagues and patients.
Dr Jonathan Cochrane
Young Dentist of the Year Winner 2023
The Dental Pod gives any oral appliance a true deep clean. It's so effective that I recommend it to all of my patients.
Catherine Staffeldt RDH
The Honest Hygienist, US
I tried every method for cleaning retainers, and the Dental Pod came out on top. I recommend this to everyone!
Dr Varisha Parikh
Parikh Prosthodontics, US
The Dental Pod cleans retainers quickly and efficiently – with no worries about damaging it.
Dr Chloe Harrington-Taylor
Lodge Dental, UK
Got questions? We've got answers
Only using a cleaning tablet is like cleaning your teeth with toothpaste but no toothbrush. Tablets alone can only treat the surface of your appliance and can’t reach the buildup embedded in crevices.
Toothbrushes cause abrasive damage to dental appliances resulting in scratches, discomfort and a cloudy look. Additionally, a toothbrush will not clean into every crevice leaving bacteria, plaque and grime on your oral appliance.
Not at all, the ultrasonic cleaning method is completely non-abrasive. It creates millions of micro bubbles which softly but throughly clean the entire surface of the appliance causing no damage. The Dental Pod is designed to safely clean all kinds of materials from metal to aligner plastic.
Yes, the Dental Pod can effectively clean clear aligners and Invisalign. All types of clear aligners have been thoroughly tested in the Dental Pod with excellent and safe results. The Dental Pod will also be great for cleaning your retainer after aligner treatment.
Yes, the Dental Pod can effectively clean oral retainers. The Dental Pod was specifically designed and tested to clean both modern clear retainers and more traditional Hawley retainers with metal.
Yes, the Dental Pod can effectively clean both night guards and bite guards. The Dental Pod has been specifically engineered and tested to clean more than 14 types of guards.
The recommended cleaning schedule will vary with each oral appliance. We encourage you to check the instructions provided by your dentist or orthodontist. The Dental Pod is able to accommodate any recommended cleaning schedule.
Yes, the Dental Pod is FSA/HSA eligible. We have confirmed this directly with a range of providers.
You can clean your Dental Pod's tank with a Zima Cleaning Wipe, or simply use a gentle soap with water. Use one wipe to remove debris and loose plaque build up after a cleaning cycle finishes.
Definitely, the Dental Pod is designed to effectively clean two appliances at the same time.
This is not what the Dental Pod was designed, engineered and tested to clean. However, many customers have let us know that they have had success cleaning jewelry. The underlying cleaning method of ultrasonic cavitation is something that has been used to clean jewelry by professionals for decades. We successfully tested cleaning precious metals in the Dental Pod to ensure customers with grills could clean their appliances safely and effectively.
The Dental Pod, is it right for you?
The Dental Pod, is it right for you?
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What some of our customers have said.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 12631 reviews.
Super easy to use. I have multiple sclerosis and the medication I take lowers my immune system. So infection risk is always a concern. Having a teeth grinding guard and the worry of infections this device helps keep the infection risk low and puts my mind at ease.
I currently use it for my aligners. On no 19 of 20 so will be using it for my retainer when the time comes.
I had to go and take a photo of an old set of aligners as my current ones are so clean!!
This is a picture of an old set of aligners that had already been cleaned with a tablet before I put them away - so I popped them in the pod and you can see the difference !
Not had my retainer for that long and didn’t really know how to properly clean it and then I kept getting ads for the dental pod and was immediately sold. Works really well and love not having the hassle of physically cleaning it myself😭
As a first-time buyer, I’m absolutely delighted with my purchase. I’m very happy with the service and the prompt delivery. It has been a pleasure doing business with you. Many thanks!
I am in love with this wonderful little machine! I have been so concerned over the years that my post Invisalign aligners were simply not as clean as they could've been, despite my diligent brushing with a dedicated toothbrush. Using my pod every morning leaves my aligners sparklingly clean and I feel that is much healthier for me. I also oddly love the little ritual Of putting in the water, letting the tablet, dissolve, pushing the button, and hearing the pods sweet little sound as it does. It's magical work to make my aligners pop out crystal clear and clean. Very highly recommended! My dentist actually told me about it and I so wish I would've discovered it sooner, but I'm very glad I have it now.
This compact cleaner is both cute and functional. My 10 year old mouth guard visibly and palpably is cleaner, and now I don't have to wait every 4 months to get it cleaned at my dentist's anymore!
Easy setup, great packaging, shame eliminating bc I'd let this important dental device get gnarly from laziness.
Wife love its, color is nice. Size is perfect for home and small enough to travel with. You can tell the difference with one cleaning compared to other cleaners and cleaning methods. Tablet work very well also
I want to start with the customer service. My order got lost and Stef was unbelievably attentive from the very first start. When she found out the order got lost, she shipped a new item immediately and I received it the day after. So Stef, thank you once again!
The packaging is impeccable. The colors, the disposition of items, it’s just, impeccable. Now, the pod. It works perfectly and my night guard is as new! I love it. Best purchase I ever made for my teeth's health. I highly recommend it.
Absolute game changer!! I wish I got this years earlier. I’m honestly disgusted with how my retainers were before my Zima. After one use it looked immediately better. So worth the money and super easy to use.
This device is very well designed. It has taken my retainer and night guard from nasty to relatively pristine in just two weeks. It is very easy to use and clean.
I am in love with my Zima Dental Pod. I was brushing my retainers with toothpaste, and then I started using Clorox or Hydrogen Peroxide. That is, until I discovered the Dental Pod and realized the huge mistakes I was making in my attempt to prevent my retainers from smelling or turning a horrible brown color.
At the end of the realignment process, I chose to purchase three sets of retainers. I ruined the first 2 sets. The last set still looks brand new! It has had the privilege of bathing in the Zima Dental Pod for about 6 months.
I won't go back!
WOW! My retainer is transformed! I am amazed at how sparkling clean it is. It looks brand new. I always washed it off every morning, so I assumed it was always clean. But Zima has turned it back to the way it looked when I bought it theee years ago.
I love my pod! It's so easy to use and small enough to travel with me. In fact, it's enjoying Hawaii right now as I'm visiting Maui. I'm sure my pod appreciates the vacation!
Fast delivery. Used the dental pod with a boosting tablet and it worked great on my clear retainers! Clears any residue. I will probably use the dental pod daily. I am more confident with this product than another product I purchased recently. The warranty helps as well. I would recommend!
I absolutely love the ZIMA dental cleaner. I never realized what a time saver this would be. My retainer looks clean and fresh and free from bacteria. The ZIMA cleaner tablets are definitely worth it and shipped asap direct from manufacturer.
I was using a toothbrush to clean my mouth guard and it started yellowing. I had a friend who recommended the Zima Dental Pod and thought, why not give it a go. After a few uses the yellowing started to fade and is now nearly gone! It works REALLY well and after seeing how clean my mouth guard was my parents each got one too, lol. Highly recommend! You may not see results immediately (because advertisements exaggerate) but you will see them!
My appliance is at least 10 years old but after a few weeks it feels, smells and tastes cleaner! Helps me want to put it in every night ! That’s new. ☺️
It works! I had stopped using my night guard because of the white stains and stinky smell. This pushed me to look for a solution and came across Zima dental. In the first try I already notice the white stains became much clear and the smell was gone! Now I also use it to clean my Invisalign.
My retainer and partial denture have never been cleaner or felt more fresh! Now I don’t have to worry about them causing decay because they are getting thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
The Zima Dental Pod works extremely effectively. My Invisalign appliances always come out crystal clear after just one timed session in the Pod. The device is worth every penny.
My mother got me a Zima Dental Pod and such a product is the best going for my dental guards. After the first use back in December I saw the difference in what clean actually looks like for my dental guards and I am so grateful.
The DentalPod is great! Leaves my retainer clean and fresh! It doesn't have a weird after taste and it's easy to use. Will be purchasing another one for my daughter.
I wear a bottom gum guard nightly to help with wear and tear from my incessant teeth grinding!
After much use, my guard was looking tired and yellow even though I’d brush it with toothpaste and toothbrush after every wear. I also struggled to put it somewhere during the day and my husband was sick of finding it left loose in the bathroom 🤣.
I purchased the Zima dental pod and after a week of intense sonic cleaning my guard is looking like new again. I keep it next to my bed so that I can give it a sonic cleaning prior going to sleep. It’s the best thing I’ve bought this year! The tablets also leaver a lovely fresh minty taste on my guard.
Great dental pod. I use every morning to clean my night guard. Easy and quick to use. You can actually see the particles in the water after cleaning. I recommend to everyone and will be buying one for my son for Christmas for his new night guard
Was only rinsing my mouth guard after power lifting workout but there was a noticeable difference in cleanliness after using the Zima Dental Pod. Easy touseand plan on daily use.
My bite guard is 8 years old and was badly stained and very encrusted. After only 11 days of using my new Zima Pod and tablets my bite guard looks and feels like new. It fits better and looks and feels better too. Rarely does a product live up to its claims but the Zima Pod did and surpassed them. I love my Zima Pod.
Great customer support!wonderful product as the dental pod vleans my retainers really well. Delivery process is smooth and product arrived in good condition .
Love the Zina Dental Pod. It will likely take awhile to fully restore my night guard to its original clear state but it gets better every day I clean it. Love it so much I am purchasing one for my daughter.
Ordering was easy. I did not realize that I needed to order the tablets and consequently I ran out and am waiting for the delivery. Now, I might need to order the wipes to clean the Xima dental pod, although it is still very new and seems fine. My night guard is still pristine as I have had it less than 2 weeks and got the Xima pod immediately. My appliance has never been discolored.