- Please wear retainers faithfully, otherwise teeth WILL SHIFT.
- Remove retainers using the BACK claps NOT the front wire.
- Brush retainers everyday with SLIGHTLY warm water. You may soak retainers in a denture cleaner (eg. Efferdent) 2 times per week.
- DO NOT place retainers in hot water or in a warm place.
- DO NOT WRAP retainers in paper (napkin) or place on lunch tray.
- Keep retainers away from pets.
- Keep retainers in retainer case when not in mouth.
- Call us as soon as possible if you lose or break your retainer.
SCHEDULE OF WEAR:
- First Year All night (Except for meals & brushing)
- Second Year Night Only
- Third Year (and after) Every other night or at least 2 nights per week.
- Swallowing and talking may seem awkward at first. For a few days your mouth may be sore, but the more you wear them the sooner you will get used to them. GOOD LUCK!