How to Clean a Clear Retainer & Other Retainer Instructions
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
- How to Wear and Clean Your Clear Retainer After Braces. In this video, we'll show you how to...
• Clean your clear plastic retainer
• Properly wear your clear retainer
• Make sure your teeth stay straight for life!
You may also have a permanent bonded retainer behind your front teeth. If you have a permanent retainer, we recommend that you watch our video on how to floss with a permanent retainer here: • How to Floss a Permane...
You can also check out articles on our website for more instructions on how to care for your retainers. Check them out below:
How Long Do I Have to Wear a Retainer? bit.ly/2DBtCBf
How to Clean Retainers, Three Unique Ways bit.ly/3gV3VtL
How to Floss With a Permanent Retainer bit.ly/3gWRPAp
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I just got mine today and I didn’t realise it was a lifelong thing 😅
Same😩
Me too.
Yeah they really need emphasis on that when you first get braces 🤦🏽
It's just while you sleep. What are you gonna do during that time anyway?
Pain😞
Damn. I love your videos! You guys are so informative. I bet your office are VERY efficient
Wear your retainers guys and gals! I didn’t wear mine for months after replacing my first pair and my teeth shifted like tectonic plates. I had to get braces for a second time! Not so fun
who told you NOT to wear retainer after finishing braces ? 😁
Did you have to pay for the braces the next time
@@paulcris107 unfortunately I did
@@Itskevinsantos why not do Invisalign
@@unclebob1478 I could have gone that route but I just went back to my doctor so I wouldn’t have gotten the hassle of starting a whole new process for Invisalign. It is a good option for some people though👍🏻
Thank you for this video this was important for me I didn't know how to put them on
Glad it helped 👍
Useful tips! Thanks a lot ❤️
Glad you got something out of it!
1:44 dish or hand soap
1:56 soak in clear, colorless mouthwash
2:00 products such as denture brite
Thanks for sharing very helpful video.
You’re welcome!
Fr don’t put it in a napkin lmao I’ve lost them so many times like that
Yeh same 😭😭
We agree! Retainers belong "in your case, or in your face" - not in a napkin :)
Mines got thrown in the dumpster had to go dumpster duving
@@lonewolfbob3936 ayo?
@@PremierOrthodontics price
Thank you I had no idea how to clean my retainers
Glad the video helped 👍
Thanks so much!
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)
I feel very smart. I had no idea how you were supposed to actually clean them, so I’ve been using hand soap with an alternative toothbrush to clean. I was thinking of soaking it in mouthwash recently cuz I’ve had them for like 3/4 years and didn’t wash the daily but it wasn’t a huge priority since I bite down in my sleep too much so the retainer is a bit cracked by the molars and I’ll have to replace sometime in 23
Bro i grind my molars too, the retainer is saving my teeth from being flat atp. I have to replace it every year even w the specialized plastic
I suggest u to use another retainer which is Hawley retainer. So u can use it while sleeping 😊
My retainer broke and I just waited for my next appointment and they got my impression with my damaged teeth so now I won’t have perfect teeth. But it is barely noticeable because that no retainer period was only like 3 weeks
I have to wear my for 6 months! I’m quite used to them at least that I got the clear ones.
Bout to get mines hoenstly pretty happy not getting braces 🙏🏼
This maybe off topic but my dentist didn't give me a case to put my retainers like what the heck
Loool me too
Same, just a clear plastic bag 😭
Damn, wth. Mine gave me one
Hi would it be okay to use polient cleaner once a week? But use the dish soap daily?
How do you clean them? Does using a separate toothbrush and putting hand soap help. How long should I do that for?
Perfect
I just recently bought some Retainer Brite. Can I leave my retainer in the solution all day while I'm not wearing it, or will that cause damage?
I got my second dental braces treatment and my second one was incomplete.i had given two retainers in my mouth one fixed and other removable.i didn't wear that removable retainer for 20 hrs a day in my 2 month and irregular in wearing retainers in day time for about 4 to 5 hrs and while sleeping i wear it..I had overbite pblm will there be pblm in future..sir plz help me
Will it still be ok if after a month switching to only night time
Now I can't sleep without them😂
Question:
Is it possible that a Waterpik water flosser could damage the clear Essix retainer if you used it on it to try to remove any accumulated plaque?
(I am referring to the Waterpik water flosser that has a tank, rather than the hand-held device, which has fewer settings).
If you used it at a high jet setting, the pressure might it make it more vulnerable to potential fractures (e.g. make it more brittle permanently, although I don't really see how....I don't know)?
OR- it wouldn't really damage the plastic because it is just water?
Please let me know your opinion.
Thank you 🙏
My retainers were in the trash can and i found them but don’t know how to clean it to get rid of all the germs, any suggestions?
My dentist put a wire behind my top and bottom front teeth so should I only wear at night
Thank you for advice because saturday im going to dentist and put that to my teeth
When i first got my retainer in 2021 March I kept eating my food with retainers on for almost 6 months for 24 hours after 6 months I visited my doctor i told him that I used to have my food with retainers on actually it was my mistake I forgot that doctor told me to remove n eat but after I visited him after 6 months he said now what to do so he said ok but after that he gave me new retainer since old one was quite not in good condition now I had my new retainers it's almost been 3 months now but now I open retainer whenever I have my food so was that ok that before I had food with my retainers
We have to wear retainers at nights or during sleeping also and we have to keep it in water after use?
I had braces, and got a retainer a few weeks ago. It has gotten quite nasty after using it, even though I wash it everyday. I get to stop using my retainer next year November.
Retainers are to be worn forever even after daily use switch to nightly use only every night to ensure no movement! Hope this helps!
I had braces for the second time because my bottom teeth shifted. Now I am finished with my braces and I got an Essix retainer on the bottom and on top I have a glued retainer. Since I started wearing my bottom Essix retainer I'm experiencing jaw, ear, and headache pain also I think I clench my teeth at night and I wake up with sensitive teeth and jaw pain. How can I resolve this problem should I ask my orthodontist for an upper retainer so I can't clench my teeth at night? Also, my orthodontist said to try to wear my retainer during the day, not at night to see if that would help. I never clenched my teeth before braces it's a habit I developed I think.
I would try the recommendation of your orthodontist first and were the retainer 6 hours a day during the day time and see how your jaw responds.
If it doesn’t get better you can go back to the orthodontist and they can try something else and see if it relieves your symptoms.
Good luck 👍
I've just got my retainers ,but the lower one doesn't fit perfectly like the upper one, it has gaps between the teeth and the retainer .Told my doctor about this immediately when i wore it,but she said it's okay. I don't trust her judgement about this statement, they don't fit right and i can take them off with slight pushing using my tongue + my lower teeth hurt she didn't want to listen to this . What should i do?
I got mine now.
I lost one of mine ;-; so how long till I can get a new one since it’s closed rn
you are supposed to phone your dental clinic, but i hope you found it now
Do you place the retainers back onto the model when you take them out?
Best retainer cleaner?
I got my retainer a few days ago
I just got my retainers so is it normal for it to hurt
Can i clean my plastic retainer with soaking them in lemon juice?
I brushed my retainers with toothoaste and they're now cloudy and slightly scratched in some areas .otherwise they're perfectly fine . Should I still get new ones ?
If you’re wearing your retainers only at night time and you don’t mind the cloudy look then you shouldn’t need to replace them
It would mean that they would snap easier
I havent used them for 11 months, but i kinda gonna used them again
oh honey- um. yeah i’m afraid to tell you they probably DEFINITELY will not fit ur teeth- my retainer hurts to put on after not wearing for like 3 days-
@@melly9821 yeah, they dont fit and my teeth have shifted a little but still gonna put them on. I have them on right now
Yeah I have a huge worry that you will most likely need replacement retainers. Cause they will not fit mate your teeth will have definitely moved in some shape or form 🤣🤣🤣.
Sorry to break it to u but u probably need braces or Invisalign again cus uhhh ur teeth definitely shifted.
@@me________ yeah, I checked them and they definitely shiffted. Braces aren't bad, only the first 3 days and kinda like them tbh
I washed mine with warm water now it’s fine bent what do I do
Actually, you're not supposed to use a toothbrush when cleaning your retainer, it could scratch it. Also, don't use hot water, it could crack and break, only use cold water.
As long as you're using a soft toothbrush without toothpaste you shouldn't get any scratches. You're correct that using toothpaste or a hard brush can scratch a retainer.
We definitely recommend using room temperature water, no ultra hot water.
Your mouth is 98 degrees, so as long as your water is that temperature or cooler you should be good. Thanks for your comment!
I didn’t know that and I do both so now my retainer is cracked 🥴
What if our retainers break? Can we use still? What should we do?
Plz reply
@@Dora-td3si yes you can, but if you’re worried go ask your ortho
My orthodontist JUST told me to use a toothbrush 🤨 RIDDLE ME THAT
Can I wear mouthguard at night with the retainer on?
Can u use mouth wash after eating and then Wear it ?
Omg don't tell me I need to wear them whole my life !!!
U do
can i clean it with tooth paste??
Hi does anyone recommend the retainer Brite or is fairly liquid just as good 🇬🇧
Retainer brite is what we recommend but there may be other products that work as well
I bought a denture case i put them there with water, when i take them off i wash everything everyday,
Do not use hot water or ut can wear out your retainers...
How can i remove white stains on my retainer? I tried a lot of methods
It's been almost a year since I started using retainer.. And I've been using it 24/7 despite my destist said to use it only at night after the first 3 months. Few days ago I tried not wearing my retainers for 10 hours during the day but after I put them on, they felt really tight on my teeth. Is it normal? Should I have listened to what my dentist told me before? 😱
You can wear them just at night time and you’ll be fine. Your teeth should be fairly stable now
Yes its fine I use it only night time also.. its normal when using at night a lil tight feel.. mine also.. God bless
@@ianiskandar4165 u started to wear it during nightime since the first time? Or after 2 months
@@ariess7394 hmm its been a quite long .. if Iam not mistaken for the first 1-3 months must use it everytime ( except when you eat )
@@ianiskandar4165 oo okok thanks
I just wanted to know I wore my retainers for the first time today and it wasn’t difficult to put on or take off just wondering if that’s a problem because a lot of people say when they first put there’s on that it’s hurts
That’s not a problem at all, that just means that your teeth are in the same place as they were when you got the casting done for the retainer so you’re in good shape!
@@fruitbasket2911 alright thanks
I’m using an electric toothbrush and toothpaste to clean my retainers, I don’t really care about a cloudy look but will this crack my retainers? I haven’t been wearing these for a month yet
Well, yeah they will make it more brittle, but the real problem is the abrasion, it will make it difficult to make sure all the bacteria is gone since there are now basically tiny scratches for the bacteria to be in
I went to get mine today too! I scrape my teeth against eachother so they are getting smaller and smaller. I have to wear it full time😢
Would I have to pay the same amount that I paid for my original ines if I need a replacement?
This definitely depends on the orthodontic office that you go to. Every office will be a bit different, so I would recommend reaching out to your doctor to ask questions regarding billing.
You can also use hydrogen peroxide
after using retainers my teeth get very thin please give me solution
Hey, i got braces done and now I have retainer on, if I wear them properly for the required period of time, are there still chances that my teeth might move?
Yes
I have been told not use tooth paste, but more of a gel is better. Is that true or should you stay away from all of them?
Any type of tooth paste usually has some kind of gritty small particles in it. These tend to cause abrasion (scratches) over time.
We recommend using soap - dish soap or hand soap. These will help clean the retainers and not have any gritty particles.
Another good option is a product called Retainer Brite. It is a tablet that you put in a cup of water and soak your retainer in. You can find these tablets sold on Amazon.
@@PremierOrthodontics do I have to use dawn dish soap or can I use whichever dishsoap. I notice the dawn in the video so that's why I'm not sure
When you got your braces off, you didn't put your retainers regularly and the teeth begin to shift so, now what to do?
Should we still wear the retainers?
If the retainer is too tight and you can't wear it comfortably you should probably call your orthodontist and see if you can get a replacement retainer.
Check out our video on replacement retainers here for more info:
ruclips.net/video/i6mpxjcKZ_s/видео.html
God bless
How do I stretch my top retainer. It's been awhile since I got them. So hard to get off. When I take it off it feels like it's pulling my enamel off its so tight
We should make sure we remove top retainer from back left side . From bottom always from right. You can ask the ortho for the same.
Is it and I can't take off my retainers whith my tounge
Hi I hear a lot of people saying that when they use hand soap it gives a weird taste and they can’t get rid of it so what should I do
Hand soap shouldn’t be a problem, but if you’re worried about it you can use dish soap 👍
@@PremierOrthodontics I use dish soap and I read retainers absorb things easily will I get sick or get cancer form using dawn dish soap?
can any orthodontics replace a retainer even if they were not the original place we got them?
Most orthodontists will be able to he’ll you get a new retainer even if you didn’t have your braces treatment with them
The retainer brite instructions require using warm water. Isn’t that bad for plastic retainers?
Warm water is fine for retainers. Just make sure it’s not hot, like coffee hot. If it’s comfortable on your hands it should be safe for the retainers.
My orthodontist told me to use them 8 hours before sleeping, will it be any different from putting them 20 hours a day?
Well how u doing it? Just got mine
What kind of dish soap do you recommend for cleaning retainers?
Any liquid dish soap should work fine - just make sure to rinse it out well.
I have a little issue, i once left them in a napkin and forgot to brush them and white stuff occurred and i can't take it off plus the doctor is closed rn what can i do? Thanks
Try soaking them in a product called retainer brite. You can find it on Amazon. This will usually help remove any debris
Is it ok for me to only use retainers at night? I already have the permanent glued retainers so I assumed it would be ok to only wear it when I sleep.
Also, my retainers smell bad even though I clean it every day. I've tried so many methods and they still smell. The only way I haven't tried is retainer brite. Will that help the smell?
@@Liv_Angel-nx5tc BRO SAME LMAFAOAOOAOAOOAOA
You should be fine to start wearing your retainers only at night. If you feel like your retainers are tight when you put them in you may want to wear them a bit more.
Definitely try Retainer Brite, it should help!
@@PremierOrthodontics thanks so much!!
Should we wear retainers for lower teeth also?? I have got inline fixed for lower
If you have a lower fixed retainer you may not need a removable retainer. A lower fixed is usually sufficient for most people.
@@PremierOrthodontics Thanks for the reply 😊
My retainers are touching the gums and it hurts when ever I wear it
Does it cause any changes if we wear only at night
Most patient can wear retainer at night time only and their teeth should be fine.
I was told you could use polident to clean your retainers
My dentist just told me 2/3 years what do you mean forever ?
i got an issue when i took my braces off then i got a retainer i didnt pay attetion for the fact we ought to wear it for 20 per day . and my teeth moved a little bit .so what is the solution should i get another braces again ?
So at first how usually u wear the retainer
@@ariess7394 well, I used to put it randomly sometime 9 hour, 10 hour, 7 hour!!
Question: my parents think that if I wear my retainers for life my teeth will bend inwards, I wanna know if its 100% okay to wear retainers for life because I feel very comfortable with them.
Wearing your retainers will make sure that your teeth stay in their current position. NOT wearing your retainers will allow them to shift and move as you age.... We definitely recommend retainers FOR LIFE :)
@@PremierOrthodontics thank you!
Man’s really said 20 hours a day I’m good 😊
Miore than 3 hours for jmnot wearing it, my teeth gain move with a gap in the middle
I've started using aligners about 3 days ago but after using its difficult for me to close my mouth completely Is it ok?
It takes some time to adjust but you will get used to it. After about a week it will feel 100% normal again
Same
Thank u so much
Hi, is it okay to clean my essix retainer with fairy dishwashing liquid soap?
We’re not real familiar with fairy dishwashing soap, but if it’s similar to regular dish soap then it should work fine
Should you use the same toothbrush that you use in your mouth for your retainer? I’m asking because it sounds weird putting dish soap on your toothbrush and then brushing your teeth with it.
Preferably use an old toothbrush that won't be used for brushing anymore (:
my docter told to wear retainers for 8 months after that no need to use them . should i use it for lifetime?
go w/ what ur doctor says, maybe they made ur retainers so u only have to use it for 8 months
Is hydrogen peroxide or vinegar a good alternative to Retainer Bright? Also, do any of those discolor the retainer?
We haven’t tried these options so we’re not sure. Make sure to be cautious because some liquids can make a clear retainer cloudy and you never know how the plastic will react to these liquids. 😬
@@PremierOrthodontics Retainer Bright arrived 3 days ago. I’ll just use it to be on the safe side. Thanks.
I lost the plastic model of my teeth, and i need a new replacement. Can I still get a replacement?
You may need to get a new scan of your teeth to get a replacement. Call you let doctor and they’ll be able to tell you the best next steps. 👍
I only wear my retainer at night so I don’t care how it looks😂
Pls tell me it's okay for night wear ....
@@n_at_ur__e that’s what my orthodontist said🤷♀️but it depends on who you went to and how bad your teeth were before
Anyone here know if it's safe to use a disinfectant spray on a retainer case? Up until now I've just been washing it water and dish soap.
I heard alcohol can damage the plastic and most disinfectants have alcohol so i think it’s not safe
First 2 months 20 hours a day What my orthodontist told me to wear them at night and then take them off in the morning was i told wrong???
Exactly I don’t know who to trust about what to do because I actually go to this orthodontist facility but when I heard 20 hours I was shocked
Can I use liquid hand soap to clean my retainers?
Yes that works great!
My orthodontist gave me them in a plastic bag, should i get a case for them?
It may be best to have a case if you are leaving the house with them - you can likely find one for sale online for not too much. If you are careful with the bag this will probably work though
Mine melted I’m so mad now I have to get new ones
When i clean my retainers with toothbrush it gets a little bit cracked in some area though i clean them gently no roughly u know what’s the problem
You probably grind your teeth at night, or your teeth moved a little witch probably cause for the retainer to crack, if you wash them with hot water too can cause them to break faster....
Is it okay if I use dish soap to clean my retainers?
video said yes
Do we have to pour water in case after removing it
The retainers can be dry while they are you in your case
Question: How can I clean hard stuck spit from retainer?
What kind of spit does your mouth produce!
I just got mine today. It's painful . I find it really difficult to talk. It sounds weird when I talk. I can't talk normally.
Would like to know., if this is normal at first? Or I placed my retainer wrong.. 😬
We will answer this for you in an upcoming video! Great question! :)
I was told to wear my retainers for 20 hrs everyday for 3 yrs continuous. Could my orthodontist by any chance have been wrong?? Cuz most ppl say it's to be worn continuously only for a few months.. And then it's mostly worn at night. Any advice please?
You should listen to what your orthodontist tells you to do. Yeah it's not fun wearing them 247 but if you want a nice set of chompers, leave them on.
How can i wash essix retainer hot water? or normal water?
You can use warm water but you don’t want to use boiling water. This m get make the plastic melt
Is it ok if I clean the retainers multiple times a day?
Sure, that shouldn’t be a problem 👍
I just got my retainers 3 days ago and my gums are swollen so when i put my retainers in it hurts really bad.
Any advices please?
You will have to go through it. Swelling goes down within a week or two.
@@mrspoatzog9415 okay tnx i will try to endure the pain😢
Your gums should go down soon. Make sure to brush and floss really well. Also, try using a mouth rinse like Listerine, this will also help reduce the inflammation of the gums.
Within about a week you should be able to wear the retainers without any problem.
@@PremierOrthodontics okay thank you so much❤
Beauty is pain🥲
Fr thought she was bouta brush her teeth with dawn dish soap
I thought so as well😂