Retainers

Information regarding retainers

Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to them faster.
Take your retainers out when eating and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them!
Remove retainers when swimming.
Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and water only. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors.
Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken call us as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
Always bring your retainers to your appointments.
Retainer replacement is expensive; with proper care they will last for years