Retainer Instructions

Essix retainers:

You will need to wear your essix retainer every night!
If there are any sharp spots that are rubbing on your cheek, take a nail file and file them away.
Be sure to not bite your retainer into place. Use your fingers to take it in and out.
Rinse your retainer in the morning when you take it out. Brush, using your toothbrush in warm not hot water.
These are plastic so keep away from heat at all times (Curling irons, boiling water, hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.)
Do not soak the retainer in mouthwash or rubbing alcohol. It will become brittle and break. After time, you may need to soak it in Efferdent denture cleaner, retainer cleaner, or 1/2 part water with 1/2 part vinegar.
Keep this retainer in your retainer case when it is not in your mouth. Pets love to chew on them!
Retainers are breakable, so treat yours with care. If your retainer get lose or broken, call us immediately!
If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or you believe it needs adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust it yourself.
Always bring your retainer to your appointments.
Retainer replacements are expensive, but with proper care they will last for years!
Remove your retainer when you go swimming.

Hawley retainer Instructions:

You will Wear this retainer day and night.
Take this our when you eat and brush your teeth.
Rinse it off in the morning when you take it out, you may also brush it with your tooth brush and toothpast and some warm (not hot) water.
Keep this retainer in your retainer case when it is not in your mouth. Pets love to chew on them!
Retainers are breakable, so treat yours with care. If your retainer get lose or broken, call us immediately!
If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or you believe it needs adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust it yourself.
Always bring your retainer to your appointments.
Retainer replacements can be expensive, but with proper care they will last for years!
Remove your retainer when you go swimming.
Do not wrap it in a napkin, it will get thrown away. Most retainers are lost in school lunchrooms or resturants.
You want to keep your retainer away from heat at all times (Curling irons, boiling water, hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.)
Do not soak the retainer in mouthwash or rubbing alcohol. It will become brittle and break. After time, you may need to soak it in Efferdent denture cleaner, retainer cleaner, or 1/2 part water with 1/2 part vinegar.
Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to it faster.
Retainers are breakable, so treat yours with care. If your retainer gets lost, or broken, call us immediately.