Retainer/Aligner cleaner that also whitens teeth - what do you think?

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Retainer/Aligner cleaner that also whitens teeth - what do you think?

#1 Post by bbsadmin »

I was wondering how you guys feel about a foaming retainer/aligner cleaner that also gently and gradually whitens teeth?

Would you want to buy such a product? If not, what are your reservations about it?
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!

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#2 Post by EmilyTravels »

I'd be interested in hearing more about this. Would it be a no-rinse (and clear) product you'd squirt inside the retainer, then put on your teeth? That's the only way I can envision it working. If it leaves a foam, it might make your teeth look odd while you're wearing the retainer.... Curious to hear more!

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#3 Post by bbsadmin »

It's a foaming product that you put inside your clear retainer/aligner. You keep it in your mouth. It whitens your teeth gradually while killing the bacteria on your retainer with hydrogen peroxide.
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!

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#4 Post by EmilyTravels »

Sounds promising. I'd certainly try it!

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#5 Post by miluti »

The only downside/risk that I see is that Hydrogen Peroxide is known to create sore throats (and subsequent colds) when used in whitening products - it happens to many that use white strips or trays... Other than that, I think it would be an INCREDIBLE 2-for-1 type of product. I'd definitely give it a try, but I'd be nervous, admittedly... :shock: :wink:

- TL canine pulled approx 1998 (childhood)
- BL canine pulled Dec 2004 (adolescent)
- 4 impacted WT pulled Dec 2004 (adolescent)
- Braced (damon, top and bottom) Sep 2016
- BR canine pulled Feb 2017
- TMJ issues Mar 2017
- TR canine pulled Jun 2017
- TR extraction gap FINALLY closed July 2018
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