Retainers

• Wear your retainers every night or as
  instructed.
• Remove your retainers when eating and
  always put them in their case! Appliances are
  most often lost in school lunchrooms or
  restaurants.
• Once a day, thoroughly clean your retainers with
  a toothbrush and toothpaste to remove plaque and
  eliminate odors. Use warm – not hot – water. While
  Efferdent® or other orthodontic appliance cleaners may
  be helpful, they do not take the place of brushing.
• Pets love to chew on retainers: when not in your mouth,
  ALWAYS keep your retainers in a retainer case.
• Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. To get used to your retainers
  faster, practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud.
• Treat your retainers with care: they’re easily breakable. Call us immediately if you lose or break your retainers.
• Call us if you have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or they need to be adjusted. Don’t try adjusting them yourself.
• Whenever you have an orthodontist appointment, bring your retainers with you.
• It’s expensive replace retainers. With proper care, however, your retainers will last for years!
• Remove your retainers whenever you go swimming.
• Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.