“RETAINER”
Congratulations and well done!

You have successfully completed the active phase of your orthodontic treatment.

Retention is an essential part of your orthodontic treatment!!! Please pay close attention to the following advice:

Wear your retainers as instructed.

Take your retainers out when eating... but always put retainers in their case (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants)!

Clean retainers thoroughly once a day by gently brushing with toothpaste and rinsing with warm, not hot, water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. Orthodontic appliance cleaners or denture cleaners can be used, but do not take the place of brushing.

Remove retainers when swimming.

Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.

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. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to them.

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.

With the proper care your retainers will last for years!

Remember – if you do not wear the retainer as directed your teeth may become crooked again. You may think nothing is happening if you do not wear your retainers, but you will find that by the time you notice, the retainer will no longer fit and nothing can be done to help!