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Cleaning a Retainer

August 7, 2012

Cleaning a RetainerAfter getting my braces off, they give you those awful plastic retainers that you're suppose to wear to keep your teeth straight. I've been good about wearing them. Years later, I'm still wearing the same ones, which now kind of stink and are discolored a bit (don't really care) and have stuff on them which feels like cement.

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I'm wondering what the best way to clean them is? The orthodontist told me before to use just mouthwash, but that doesn't do anything, other than make them smell like mouthwash until you wake up the next morning. I've also heard denture cleaner, the little tablets you throw into water. But, I haven't tried that yet. Does anyone have any good ideas as to what to clean them with? I know I'm not going to get the cement-like substance off of them totally, but just anything to some-what clean them would be helpful. Thanks!

By Ashley C.

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I think you need to be careful of heat, because could warp the retainer. So don't try very hot water. So I would try the denture tablets.

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It seems like those are designed for dealing with that type of build up.

 
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Try 50% vinegar and 50% water, my dentist recommended this for a denture soak, works really well.

 

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Stain Away by Regent labs. 10 times better than any denture tablet. First time i would soak overnight. Usual time is 5 to 10 minutes soak. when done, pour solution into toilet and let soak for a sparkling place to potty.

 
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I have recently had my braces removed. I have 2 retainers I have to wear every night. The only retainer cleaner I have ever used is from Aquafresh.

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Does anyone know of another way to clean your retainers?

 
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