my retainer is red and there dirt on it and i cant get it off. i put it under warm water and put toothpaste on my toothbrush but that doesnt work. and someone help me out.
2006-09-09 12:07:35 · 7 answers · asked by nybaby1991 1 in Health ➔ Dental
tell your orthadontist, maybe this is something you can't fix.
2006-09-09 12:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Ash~ley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to your dentist/orthodontist. They will put it in a special cleaning solution. Sounds like tartar. It naturally builds up on the teeth over time, and since your retainer is in your mouth all the time, it gets the tartar too. Once they clean it for you, clean it at home at least once a day( more if possible) to help keep it clean. Ask them for a "denture brush" it is a stiff bristled brush that is stronger than your toothbrush that you can use only on the retainer- not in your mouth. Never try to do adjustments on it at home- it can get so bent you'll need a new one.
2006-09-09 20:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by gringa1171 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get either some type of Listerine or denture cleaner and put the retainer in it. It works for mine anyway, but if you have a clear retainer any colored Listerine will turn it that color for a day or so
2006-09-09 19:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by LeeAnn W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try soaking it in mouthwash for a few minutes. If it's really stubborn dirt, you can take it to a dentist who has a certain machine that can clean retainers rather well.
2006-09-09 19:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by Linda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is actually a denture medication the you can soak you retainers in there for about twenty min. and it is like brand new.
2006-09-12 23:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try soaking it in hydrogen peroxide. If it is dirt, it will bubble off. Otherwise, take it to your orthodontist so he can advise you. Good luck. Always wear your retainer!!!!
2006-09-09 19:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that must be embarissing u might wanna take it to ur denist and if he or she can fix cuz if u try to fix it urself u might bend it and then u cant use it or it might mess up ur mouth
2006-09-09 19:14:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋