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  Caring for Your Retainers Congratulations on getting your braces off! You are now into the retention phase of your treatment. Retainers are very important to the teeth because now that the braces are off the teeth have a strong tendency to go back to where they came from. It is very important to wear your retainers as we have instructed you in order to hold your teeth in their new positions. Your top retainer should be worn all the time, taking it out ONLY when you 1. EAT, 2. BRUSH, 3. PLAY a sport where a mouth guard is worn. When you brush your teeth be sure to brush your retainer as well, or you may also use a denture cleaner. When your retainer is not in your mouth, the only place it should be kept is in the case we have given you. Never put your retainer in your pocket, leave it in the car, or wrap it up in a napkin. Wrapping your retainer up in a napkin will make it very easy for you, or someone else, to throw your retainer away. If you have pets at home, especially a dog, make sure you keep your retainer in the case and put it up and out of reach. Dogs love to chew on retainers!! If your retainer is lost, broken, or just not fitting right please call the office so we may fix the problem. Always remember to bring in your retainer with you to every appointment!! |
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