Retainers

After your orthodontic appliance has been removed, it is important to wear your retainer consistently so that teeth do not revert back to their previous positions.

Instructions:

-Wear your retainers full time until the doctor instructs otherwise.
-Remove the retainers when eating and put the retainers in their case so they are not lost or thrown away accidentally.
-Clean retainers thoroughly at least once a day with a toothbrush and water. Use warm water but not hot. Brushing the retainers removes plaque and eliminates odors that may accumulate over time.
-Initially, retainers may hinder or impair speech. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to communicating with them in.
-Retainers are breakable. If a retainer is lost or broken, call our office right away and do not try to adjust them yourself.
-Always bring your retainers to your appointments so that the orthodontist can check them for wear.
-Remove retainers when swimming or playing sports.
-Retainers are expensive to replace! Take care of them properly and they will last for years.

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