It is very important to keep your orthodontic retainers clean to help maintain great oral hygiene and make sure bacteria isn't present on your retainers.
The best way to clean both Hawley (metal) and clear retainers:
- Rinsing your mouth after eating so there isn't food sitting in the retainers. If you are out and are unable to brush you can easily rinse with water after eating.
- Brush your retainers with a soft-bristled toothbrush when brushing your teeth. You can use toothpaste or just water.
- Soak the retainers in warm water with a retainer cleaning tablet or denture cleaner or even hydrogen peroxide once a week during dinner time.
- After soaking and brushing your retainers be sure to rinse with water to remove all solutions.
- Keep the retainers in the clean Azizi orthodontic retainer case provided from the office.
- Clean your orthodontic case with soap and water then dry to be sure no mold or bacteria grow in the retainer case.
If you follow these steps you can be sure to have clean retainers and no bad bacteria will be on them.
