Retainers

Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
You may take your retainers out when eating as long as you place them in your retainer case. If you have forgotten your case, it is advisable to keep your retainers in your mouth while you are eating. (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them!
Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing aloud to get used to them faster.
Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken call us immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
Always bring your retainers to your appointments.
Retainer replacement is expensive…with proper care they will last for years!
Remove retainers when swimming.
Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.