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 Retainer Instructions
- Wear your retainers as instructed.
- Take your retainers out when eating. When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in their case.
- Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Brushing retainers removes plaque and eliminates odors. Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used but they do not take the place of brushing.
- 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 your retainers need adjusting, 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, car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, napkins, pets, etc.
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