A little info about your retainer
Taking care of your retainers
It’s really up to you, If your retainers are to do their important job, you must do three things: 1. Wear Them As Directed Retainers are effective only if you faithfully follow your orthodon-tist’s instructions for wearing them. And they’re doing their jobs only when they’re in your mouth, not in your pocket or purse.…
Retainers keep your teeth from becoming crooked again
Retainers are an important part of your orthodontic care. After your braces are removed, it is important to use your retainer to keep your teeth from drifting back into their original position. Retainers Keep Your Teeth From Becoming Crooked Again from AAO on Vimeo.
Taking Care of your teeth while wearing braces or a retainer.
Remember to brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once a day. Make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, and ask your orthodontist or family dentist if you need a fluoride rinse. This helps prevent cavities! If you take out your retainer to eat, make sure you brush your teeth, floss,…
Retainer doesn’t fit?
You have waited a long time to get your braces removed, but your orthodontic treatment isn’t finished yet! Right after your braces come off, orthodontic patients will receive their retainers. Sometimes after patients have their braces off we may get a few calls asking why their retainer no longer fits. One reason why this may…
