Comments on: How to Clean a Retainer http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alex http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-82104 Alex Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:55:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-82104 My orthodontist said to brush my teeth, then use whatever tooth paste is left on my brush to brush my retainer. I do this twice a day. This is what he said to do, and I will follow him. I like having different ways to do it. Make sure you have a SOFT bristle brush. My orthodontist said to brush my teeth, then use whatever tooth paste is left on my brush to brush my retainer. I do this twice a day. This is what he said to do, and I will follow him. I like having different ways to do it. Make sure you have a SOFT bristle brush.

]]> By: Emily http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-75131 Emily Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:50:37 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-75131 If you have a plastic/glass retainer, do not soak it in mouthwash! It will ruin it! If you have a plastic/glass retainer, do not soak it in mouthwash! It will ruin it!

]]> By: Tracy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-71983 Tracy Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:10:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-71983 My dental hygienist just cleaned my soft night guard in some kind of machine today and now it has a terrible taste that I cannot get rid of. Is this harmful to wear? Are there chemicals used in this process at the dentists office that are maybe not ok to use for soft plastics but would have been ok to use if my night guard were a harder plastic? Worried about using this now. Thanks for input. My dental hygienist just cleaned my soft night guard in some kind of machine today and now it has a terrible taste that I cannot get rid of. Is this harmful to wear? Are there chemicals used in this process at the dentists office that are maybe not ok to use for soft plastics but would have been ok to use if my night guard were a harder plastic? Worried about using this now. Thanks for input.

]]> By: Tino http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-64438 Tino Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:49:39 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-64438 I have a retainer and in the first couple of months it was unbearable to wear. I did some research and I found that they have cleaning machines for retainers. It works awesome! Just do a search, the one I use is called Sonicbrite. I hope this helps, Good luck! I have a retainer and in the first couple of months it was unbearable to wear. I did some research and I found that they have cleaning machines for retainers. It works awesome! Just do a search, the one I use is called Sonicbrite. I hope this helps, Good luck!

]]> By: Kara http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-64014 Kara Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:55:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-64014 I have had my retainer for 2 months and I have been using my toothbrush and toothpaste to clean regularly. I clean in the morning, after meals and at night!! I looked online to find out what to clean with and there's so many ways, but which is the correct way? Wow, I just did what SJ said and went to Google and searched for retainer cleaner, and it come up with Sonicbrite. It works, so it says not to clean with your toothpaste and toothbrush. It scratches it and discolors it, so that's what to do!! I have had my retainer for 2 months and I have been using my toothbrush and toothpaste to clean regularly. I clean in the morning, after meals and at night!! I looked online to find out what to clean with and there’s so many ways, but which is the correct way? Wow, I just did what SJ said and went to Google and searched for retainer cleaner, and it come up with Sonicbrite. It works, so it says not to clean with your toothpaste and toothbrush. It scratches it and discolors it, so that’s what to do!!

]]> By: Retainer http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-39187 Retainer Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:27:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-39187 I soaked my retainer in mouthwash for like 12 hours it has 20% alcohol is it going to break down my retainer or harm me by wearing my retainer at night. I soaked my retainer in mouthwash for like 12 hours it has 20% alcohol is it going to break down my retainer or harm me by wearing my retainer at night.

]]> By: DT http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-35467 DT Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:33:39 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-35467 I am also using a high powered electric toothbrush to clean my plastic retainers. I think I'm going to use it on slow now to clean them, also the bristles on the head are worn so they are soft, and I don't think they will scratch it. I clean mine with very cold water and no toothpaste. I am getting white deposits mostly where it can't reach on the top half of the retainer in the place where my 2 bugs bunny incisors are (they're not that big). Thanks for the advice, I never knew they get plaque even though I brush my teeth every time I eat and wake up or go to sleep. I am also using a high powered electric toothbrush to clean my plastic retainers. I think I’m going to use it on slow now to clean them, also the bristles on the head are worn so they are soft, and I don’t think they will scratch it.

I clean mine with very cold water and no toothpaste. I am getting white deposits mostly where it can’t reach on the top half of the retainer in the place where my 2 bugs bunny incisors are (they’re not that big).

Thanks for the advice, I never knew they get plaque even though I brush my teeth every time I eat and wake up or go to sleep.

]]> By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-33910 Mary Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:59:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-33910 I just got my retainer today, and I know that you have to brush your retainer regularly to keep it clean, but I use an electric tooth brush, is it safe to use on my retainer? Should I buy a regular tooth brush instead? I just got my retainer today, and I know that you have to brush your retainer regularly to keep it clean, but I use an electric tooth brush, is it safe to use on my retainer? Should I buy a regular tooth brush instead?

]]> By: Melody http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-23371 Melody Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:59:17 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-23371 I just got my retainers since June 19, 2009. I try to clean my retainers every day. I only do soap and mouthwash and water and then I do it with the toothpaste. When I put them back in, the time I need to wear them they feel so good and don't smell bad. I just got my retainers since June 19, 2009. I try to clean my retainers every day. I only do soap and mouthwash and water and then I do it with the toothpaste. When I put them back in, the time I need to wear them they feel so good and don’t smell bad.

]]> By: KSE http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-retainer/#comment-13682 KSE Thu, 07 May 2009 19:04:08 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=934#comment-13682 My retainer is stained beyond belief and I cant afford a new one but when I wear it which is non stop (as it has 2 fake teeth in it). I look like my teeth are orange and disgusting. Is there anything that is safe to use to paint it?? My retainer is stained beyond belief and I cant afford a new one but when I wear it which is non stop (as it has 2 fake teeth in it). I look like my teeth are orange and disgusting. Is there anything that is safe to use to paint it??

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