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Retainers for how many days
Please tell for how many days or months we have to wear clear plastic retainers after ortho treatment and does we have to clean it regularly and how
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Hi, retainer should be worn everyday. Why? And duration and how to clean it will be explained in detail in online consultation.
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The duration for which you need to wear your retainer after the completion of your ortho treatment entirely depends the treatment procedure you have undergone. Don't stop using your retainer before consulting your orthodontist. You need to clean you retainer daily else it may affect your oral hygiene.
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Follow instructions of your orthodontist.
Clean it with running water with tooth brush..
Do rinse or clean with warm water
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Dr. Arbina Jeelani
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Srinagar
Atleast for a year. And yes you need to clean it. As it may harbour many infections .
Thank you.
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Dr. Sundeep Singh Khanooja
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
19 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Just wear it according to the advice of your orthodontist. Generally it is recommended to be worn for 6 months.
Clean it twice daily under running water with a soft brush.
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“Avoid” cleaning it with hot or warm water as it will distort.
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