cleaning retainers

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#1 Post by **cindygale** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:00 pm

What is the best way to keep your retainers clean? Mine are getting a little gross, esp in the morning. Does anyone else feel that morning breath is worse then normal when you wake up with retainers in

#2 Post by **overseasmel** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:28 pm

I just got my retainers a week ago and yes, I do find that I suddenly now have less than pleasant morning breath!

Do you have Essix (clear) or Hawley (wire) retainers?

#3 Post by **cindygale** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:21 pm

hawleys

#4 Post by **bbsadmin** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:15 pm

There are a variety of retainer cleaning products on the market that you can use. Or, since you have Hawley retainers, you could brush them with a toothbrush and toothpaste daily.

At www.DentaKit.com, you can find Retainer Brite, SonicBrite, and DentaSoak, which are the three leading brands.

#5 Post by **kirjax** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:13 pm

I was told there was no real specific way to clean them. She said I can brush them lighty, leave them for a SHORT time in listerine or scope (but if too long it could discolor the retainer) and she said not to rinse it with hot water but luke warm is okay.

So far I wake up and take them out and stick them right in listerine. I go eat breakfast then come and brush and rinse my teeth and my retainers and place them back in. My retainers stay in until lunch and I repeat the same routine but instead o rinsing in listerine I just brush them.

But I agree it's gross in the morning!