Retainers

Wear your retainer at all times, until the doctor instructs otherwise except eating, and always put it back in its case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunchrooms or restaurants.) Clean the retainer thoroughly twice a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use cold or warm water, but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. Efferdent® or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, especially with an ultrasonic cleaning device like a Dental pod.

When your retainer is not in your mouth, it should ALWAYS be in its case. Pets love to chew on them! Initially, you may find your speech altered. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to it faster. Retainers are breakable, so treat yours with care.

If your retainer gets lost or broken, call us immediately, so that your teeth do no shift. If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or you believe it needs adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust it yourself. Always bring your retainer to your appointments.

There is a fee for retainer replacements, but with proper care they will last for years! Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.

Types of retainers we offer Clear retainers or Hawley retainers.

Clear Retainer

Hawley Retainers