Once your braces are removed, you will need to wear retainers to maintain your hard-earned orthodontic results. Follow these instructions for wearing your retainers:

• Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
• Take your retainers out when eating and always put retainers in their case. Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.
• Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes plaque, and eliminates odours. Efferdent® or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, but do not take the place of brushing.
• When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them!
• Initially, you may find it difficult to speak with your retainers in your mouth. 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.
• Remove retainers when swimming.
• Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
• Retainer replacements are expensive ... with proper care they can last for years!