Retainers
Protect your new smile with these essential retainer care guidelines:
- Wear Every Night:
- Wear your retainers nightly (only at night unless otherwise instructed).
- Clean Regularly:
- Brush your retainers with toothpaste, a toothbrush, and cold water.
- For extra cleanliness, soak them in denture cleaner and cold water. Never boil your retainers.
- Keep Away from Pets:
- Store retainers safely in a drawer or case, as pets may chew through cases.
- Floss with Permanent Retainers:
- Floss every night under your permanent retainer. If it detaches, wear your clear retainer and save the permanent one for replacement.
- Handle with Care:
- Retainers are costly to replace, so take good care of them!
- Bring to Appointments:
- Always bring your retainers to follow-up visits.
