08/21/2025
Take care of your Retainer! 🤓
When your removable retainer is not in your mouth, put it in its case.
Always carry a retainer case with you.
Avoid dropping your retainer into a pocket or purse.
Never wrap your retainer in a napkin, it’s too easy to throw away.
Keep your retainer out of the reach of pets, dogs, in particular, seem to be attracted to retainers, and can quickly chew them into a state of uselessness.
Avoid heat, your retainer can become deformed if it’s left on a heater, a hot stove, or in a hot car.
Keep your retainer clean.
We will give you instructions for cleaning removable retainers, which could include brushing with toothpaste before you put them in and after they are removed, and/or the use of an effervescent cleanser.
If you have a problem with your retainer...it’s lost, broken, warped, too loose, too tight, etc., contact us!
Unless it’s lost, bring your retainer with you when you visit Dr. Jay! 😁