Retainer Instructions

• Wear your retainers full time unless our office instructs you otherwise. Retainers are generally worn full time for the first 9-12 months after removal of braces and then worn for several years at night.
• Take your retainers out when eating, and always put retainers in their case. Most retainers are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.
• Never wear your retainers when playing any contact sports or swimming.
• Clean retainers thoroughly at least one a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste using warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes plaque and eliminates odors. Clear retainers should be cleaned with mild soap and water to avoid scratching.
• When retainers are not in your mouth they should always be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew them.
• Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to them faster.
• Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken call us immediately. If you have any questions or concerns about your retainers or they need to be adjusted, 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.
• Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, washing machine and napkins.

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Scottsdale, AZ 85255