Keeping Essix retainer clean and fresh
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I just got my retainers yesterday (upper and lower Essix), and my ortho said that the cleanest retainers he ever saw were those of a woman who said she just dumps straight baking soda into them and applies an electric toothbrush. Apparently, her retainers were more than two years old and still looked brand new! So that's what I tried this morning, but of course it'll be awhile before I know how well it works for me...
Braced 10/13/04
Debanded on 07/11/06!!!
Currently in upper and lower Essix retainers 24/7.
Debanded on 07/11/06!!!
Currently in upper and lower Essix retainers 24/7.
Glad to hear that works. I'm just too lazy to do that much. I like dropping the tablet in, and turning the cleaner on. Works great for me!
Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.