Hey,
After almost three years of wearing braces, i am happy to report that they came off yesterday I was given a permenant retainer on my bottom teeth and an invisible retainer for my top teeth.
My ortho told me to wear my invisible retainer full time for a month, i am just wondering how often should i clean the retainer and how? i was told that brushing the retainer with toothpaste wasnt a good idea?
Sorry if my questions seem silly ;p
braces are off... now a retainer
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I was told to use denture cleaning tablets or a soft toothbrush (no paste) to clean my Essix retainers. When I was wearing them 24/7 I cleaned them once a day with the tablets and then each time I removed them to eat I gave them a quick brushing to keep them fresh.
Fully braced 9-02-08
Braces off 9-21-09
Braces off 9-21-09
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I was told 24/7 wear for minimum 3 months, but also got my braces off earlier than expected. My ortho's assistant told me to brush them wtih a soft brush and either denture cleaning foam or mouthwash after each meal. I usually give them a soak in half-and-half solution of mouthwash and lukewarm water while I'm eating then a brush when I brush my teeth.
Initial Consult: August 22nd, 2008
Upper Arch Bracketed: October 22nd, 2008
Lower Arch Bracketed: December 3rd, 2008
Debraced: October 15th, 2009
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Upper Arch Bracketed: October 22nd, 2008
Lower Arch Bracketed: December 3rd, 2008
Debraced: October 15th, 2009
My Story: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... sc&start=0