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If you regularly wear your retainer, first of all, we commend you, and second, you know the importance of keeping it clean. Whether it’s the plastic-and-metal one you received after getting your ...

As the new owner of a mouth guard, I’m suddenly conscious of the daily maintenance that goes along with wearing one (or a retainer or an aligner). To prevent it from smelling like morning breath, ...

Teeth retainers are removable dental devices that fit over a person’s upper or lower teeth. They keep someone’s teeth in their correct alignment, often as a follow-up to braces. After teeth ...

If you wear a retainer, you might be wondering how to care for it. Your retainer sits inside your mouth and against your teeth, so it quickly accumulates bacteria, plaque, and tartar. Just like you ...

You will want to follow your orthodontist’s instructions on wearing a retainer, to maintain the results of braces. This may mean wearing a retainer all day, every day for 4 months, or for 12 months.

If people do not know how to clean a retainer, they should consider speaking with their dentist or orthodontist. A person should clean their retainer, using products like toothpaste or baking soda, ...