Retainers
Dr. Petrol will carefully determine which type and style of retainer is best for you! She will choose from a variety of appliances that will be designed to specifically maintain your beautiful smile.
Listed below are some helpful tips for your retainers:
- Wear your retainers every night - for a lifetime!
- When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them and most retainers are lost in restaurants!
- Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Brushing retainers removes the plaque and eliminates odors.
- Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used but these do not take the place of brushing.
- Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. You may practice speaking, reading, or singing aloud 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, please call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
- Always bring your retainers to your appointments.
- Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
- Retainer replacement can be expensive...with proper care they will last for years!