Retainers

retainers

Rest Phase/Hawley/Arcylic Retainer

Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
Wear your retainers when eating, unless you are at home…and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunchrooms or restaurants.)
Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste, using warm not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. 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. 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!
Remove retainers when swimming.
Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.

clear retainer

When you receive your new retainers, you will get 1-2 sets of retainers and your final models.
For the first three days, wear your clear retainers full time – day and night.
After the first three days, wear you retainers every night for the first year.
Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste, using warm not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. 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. 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.
If your retainers wear out or crack from normal usage, bring the damaged retainers and the retainer models to your appointment – new retainers will be made at no charge.
If your retainers are lost or destroyed (eaten by the dog, stepped on, or thrown in the trash) – new retainers will be made for an additional charge.