retainer buildup

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#1 Post by **tkais** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:28 am

I've had my retainers for almost 4 months now and I have notices some white residue or something, mostly on my bottom retainer. Has any one else had this. I brush them everytime I brush my teeth and us Retainer Brite several times a week and it just doesn't come off. Any suggestions?

#2 Post by **Dark_angel** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:37 am

What kind of retainer do you have?

#3 Post by **fins** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:05 am

I have this problem with my upper hawley. Ugh. I need to use retainer brite every day to keep it under control. I have no idea why this happens, I used to have a retainer before this new one and it never happened to that one. Maybe the material used? The lower hawley isn't as bad with build up but the upper is a pain in the neck. Brushing doesn't remove it either. I use a sonic cleaner too. My teeth seem to be free of plaque though, I brush and floss several times per day.

#4 Post by **merrily** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 12:08 pm

I have the same problem on my lower Hawleys and I've only had them for 2 weeks! I see this white buildup on mine. My only instructions were to brush my retainers with toothbrush and toothpaste so I don't even use anything else--is Retainer Brite safe? If you still see residue then maybe it doesn't help and isn't worth it, though...?

#5 Post by **fins** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:31 pm

Retainer Brite will work for me if I use it every day and lightly brush the retainers. I ordered a huge supply since I use it all the time. Brushing alone does basically nothing.

#6 Post by **tkais** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:06 am

Thanks for everyones comments. Very helpful. Maybe I will get it professionally cleaned next time I'm at the ortho or dentist.

#7 Post by **mtbrncofn** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:18 pm

I get the same stuff on my Essix lowers. If I'm very faithful with the Retainer Brite ( which I'm not ) they look great though.