I've had my retainer for about 3 years and I brush it like the dentist said but it's starting to look nasty. It has little black specks on it. Any suggestions on how I should clean it?
2007-03-12 07:45:52 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Do you have your dentist clean it? I know that when I've gone to the dentist and I inform them that I wear a retainer and night guard, they tell me I can bring both in to be cleaned.
Perhaps you can try leaving it in a cup with mouthwash?
Sometimes you just need one of those really good cleanings that the dentist does. If you're still really worried, I suggest you call your dentist and see what they say.
2007-03-12 07:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just buy some denture cleaner and follow the directions, just put the retainer in warm water and throw one of the denture cleaning tablets in and leave it for a little while.
2007-03-12 14:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by nickelback726 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to scrub mine really well with a toothbrush and then soak it in a cup of water with a tablet of polident. They have some now for retainers.
2007-03-12 14:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use bleach, 1 part bleach to 10 parts water, it is perfectly safe to use or you can use efferdent or denture tabs
2007-03-12 15:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Krystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋