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Protect Your New Smile With Proper Retainer Care
At Long Beach Dental Health, we know how much effort you’ve put into achieving your ideal smile. Taking the right steps to maintain it is essential. Wearing your retainer as instructed and caring for it properly helps ensure your teeth stay in their perfect position. With just a few simple care tips, you can protect your investment, avoid costly replacements, and keep your smile looking its best.
At Long Beach Dental Health, we want to help you protect your smile by keeping your retainer in top condition. Follow these essential care tips to ensure your retainer lasts for years:
- Wear your retainer as directed. Keep it on at all times unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
- Take it out when eating and always place it back in its case. Many retainers are lost in lunchrooms, restaurants, or napkins!
- Clean your retainer daily using a toothbrush and toothpaste with warm (not hot) water. Brushing removes plaque and eliminates odors. Orthodontic cleaners like Efferdent can be used but should not replace brushing.
- Always store your retainer in its case when not in use. Pets love to chew on them!
- Practice speaking out loud. Retainers may affect your speech initially, but reading, talking, or singing will help you adjust faster.
- Handle your retainer with care. Retainers can break easily. If yours gets lost or damaged, contact Long Beach Dental Health immediately.
- Don’t adjust it yourself. If your retainer feels uncomfortable or needs adjustments, call us to schedule an appointment.
- Bring your retainer to all appointments. This allows us to check its fit and condition.
- Remove your retainer when swimming to avoid losing or damaging it.
- Avoid heat exposure. Keep your retainer away from hot water, dashboards, washing machines, pockets, and napkins.
With proper care, your retainer can last for years and keep your smile looking its best! If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Long Beach Dental Health.