Retainer Instructions

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;
Retainer replacement is expensive; with proper care they will last for years;
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.

Contact the practice if you have any questions regarding your retainer(s).