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Wear your retainers full
time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
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Take
your retainers out when eating... and always put retainers
in their case!
(Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
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Clean retainers
thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use
warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers
removes the plaque,
and eliminates odors. Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can
be used,
but do
not take
the place of brushing.
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When retainers
are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer
case.
Pets love to chew on them!
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Initially, you
may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading,
or
singing out loud to get used to them faster.
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Retainers
are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers
are lost or broken
call us immediately.
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If you have any
questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers
need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust
them
yourself.
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Always bring
your retainers to your appointments.
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Retainer replacement
is expensive... with proper care they will last for years!
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Remove
retainers when swimming.
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Keep retainers
away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing
machine, and napkins.
