Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
Take your retainers out when eating... and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. Efferdent or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, but do not take the place of brushing.
When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them!
Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to them faster.
Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken call us immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
Always bring your retainers to your appointments.
Retainer replacement is expensive... with proper care they will last for years!
Remove retainers when swimming.
Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
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braces
From traditional metal braces that are more comfortable today than ever before, to ceramic braces that are less visible on teeth,
MadukeBulat offers a variety of braces to fit your individual lifestyle. Learn more
invisalign
The Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten your teeth. Best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. It's a way to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted without braces. Learn more
appliances
Appliances cover a range of apparatus that gently help the teeth and jaws move towards their corrected positions.
They include everything from elastics and headgear, to expanders, retainers and separators. Learn more
