Long-Term Care: Keep Your Retainer Fresh

A retainer is the key to keeping your smile in place, but only if it’s cared for properly. Just like brushing your teeth daily, cleaning your retainer regularly prevents bacteria, odor, and staining — and helps your smile stay healthy and fresh.
Daily Care for a Fresh Retainer

• Rinse after every wear: Each time you remove your retainer, rinse it with lukewarm water to wash away saliva and bacteria.
• Soak it regularly: Use a retainer or denture-cleaning tablet in lukewarm water for 10–15 minutes to deep-clean your retainer.
• Avoid hot water: Heat can warp the plastic and change the fit, making your retainer ineffective.
• Store it safely: Always use the case provided to protect it from damage, pets, or being accidentally thrown away.

Simple steps like these protect your oral health and keep your retainer comfortable to wear.
Why Replacing Is Just as Important as Cleaning Even with the best care, retainers aren’t designed to last forever. Over time, plastic weakens, stretches, and develops microscopic scratches where bacteria can hide. A retainer that looks “fine” on the surface may not be holding your teeth as effectively as it should.
Orthodontic studies show that most retainers lose their original strength within 12 months of nightly wear. That’s why yearly replacement is recommended — to ensure your smile stays as secure as the day your braces came off.
The Retainers For Life SolutionYour orthodontist has already partnered with Retainers For Life to make replacing retainers simple and affordable. With your prescription on file, ordering a fresh retainer is quick, convenient, and shipped directly to your doorstep. No appointments, no waiting rooms — just the peace of mind of knowing your smile is protected.

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