Wear your retainer full-time until the doctor tells you otherwise.
Remove your retainer when you eat, and always put it back in its case! (Most appliances get lost in school lunchrooms and restaurants.)
Clean your retainer thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste, using warm, not hot, water. Brushing removes plaque and gets rid of odors. Efferdent® and other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, but they don’t replace brushing.
Whenever your retainer is out of your mouth, it should ALWAYS be in its case. Pets love to chew on them!
At first, talking may feel a little tricky. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to adjust faster.
Retainers can break, so handle yours with care. If your retainer is lost or broken, call us right away.
If you have questions or concerns about your retainer, or think it needs an adjustment, give us a call. Please don’t try to adjust it yourself.
Always bring your retainer to your appointments.
Replacement retainers are expensive, but with proper care, yours will last for years!
Take your retainer out when you go swimming.
Keep your retainer away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
