Wear your retainer at all times, until the Dr. New instructs you otherwise.
Make sure to take your retainer out to eat but always put it back in its case! Most retainers are lost in lunchrooms or restaurants and are expensive to replace.
Maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing your retainer thoroughly once a day using a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use warm water but avoid hot water. Brushing your retainer removes plaque and eliminates unpleasant odors. You can also incorporate an orthodontic appliance cleaner like Efferdent® to your oral health routine but this will not replace brushing.
When your retainer is not in your mouth, ALWAYS keep in its case. Pets are known to chew on retainers!
At first, it may be difficult for you to speak normally while wearing your retainer. Don’t worry, this is temporary. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to it faster.
Remember that retainers are breakable, so please treat yours with care. If your retainer gets lost or broken, call us immediately to make an appointment to replace it.
If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or you believe it needs adjusting, call us to schedule an appointment. Please do not try to adjust it yourself.
Remember to always bring your retainer to your appointments, this way we can adjust if needed.
Retainer replacements can be very expensive. If you take care of your retainer, it can last you for years.
Remove your retainer when you go swimming.
Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
