Follow your wear plan
Your recommended schedule depends on your treatment and the type of retainer. Keep the instructions your team gives you and ask before changing your routine.
After active treatmentWhat comes next
What comes next
matters, too.
Retainers help maintain the position of your teeth after braces or aligners. Your team will give you a plan for your specific retainer and your everyday life.
Understand your retainer options
A routine you can live withFour things
Four things
to keep in mind.
Good aftercare is specific to your appliance. These are conversation starters to help you follow the instructions from Dr. Peralta’s team.
Keep it clean
Ask the team how to clean your exact retainer. Follow their guidance for brushing, rinsing, and any approved cleaning products.
Store it safely
Keep removable retainers in their case when they are out of your mouth. Protect them from heat, damage, and accidental disposal.
Call when something changes
If a retainer is lost, broken, uncomfortable, or no longer fits, contact the office. Do not force or alter it yourself.
Before you leave your appointmentKnow the plan.
Know the plan.
Know who to ask.
- Which retainer type do I have, and why?
- What is my exact wear schedule?
- How should I clean and store it?
- When should I return for a check?
- What should I do if it is lost or no longer fits?
Your care continuesQuestions about
Questions about
your retainer?
Contact the Burien or West Seattle office for instructions specific to you.
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