My friends always say I have bad breath and it really hurts my feelings, but there is nothing I can do about it...I DO EVERYTHING that my orthodontist suggests but it still smells bad. Are there any tricks?
2007-03-15 08:58:53 · 10 answers · asked by michshell159 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I've had retainers for almost 10 years and to keep them from smelling bad is to brush them everyday soak them in a listerine/water solution. this not only keeps them from smelling bad, it also prevents any hard white residue that can form onto your retainer.
also, make sure you brush your tongue, inner cheeks, and roof of your mouth well. those places tend to harbor lots of odor and bacteria.
2007-03-15 09:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by peejay 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Alot of time the odor can be caused by food build up which can decay and cause odor. Ask your dentist if it would be OK to put the retainer into the microwave for 2 minutes. This would kill any bacteria thus reducing the odor.
But first check and make sure it's ok with the Dentist. You don't want to ruin the retainer.
Good luck.
Steve
2007-03-16 01:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by stekow1192 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure it is the retainer, the answers above can help you. However, there are other medical causes for bad breath. Go Yahoo Health and search for "bad breath".
Read the possible causes and solutions there, and then talk to your doctor.
2007-03-15 11:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son's orthodontist told us to place his retainer in an effervescent cleanser 3 times a week.That's like cleaner for dentures like efferdent.You can get that at pretty much any store.
2007-03-15 09:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by sissy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should try an actual retainer cleaner. I have heard about this one attached on the link. I wish you the best of luck.
http://www.dentakit.com/sonicbrite.html
2007-03-15 12:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of Three 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wear mine at night so you'd think it would stink with morning breath but it doesn't. I just wash it off before and after i put them in (not using soap) try soaking it in mouth wash or GENTLY brushing it using toothpaste
2007-03-15 09:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
first, you can point out your friend's flaws for being so incredibley rude to you. then, you can soak it in mouthwash. when it has been in the mouthwash for a while, throw in an
effervescent cleanser. do this for like about 2-3 times a week and the smell will go away.
2007-03-15 09:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To sanitize , mix 1 tablespoon Regular Clorox Bleach with one gallon of water. Always wash and rinse items first, then let the item soak in Clorox Bleach Sanitizing Solution for 2 minutes. Drain and air dry.
that will kill any bacteria
rinse it and wear it..
it also very good to wash your produce in too.
2007-03-15 09:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
i put mouthwash in my retainer and let it soak for a minute before i wear it.
2007-03-15 09:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by cindy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called washing it
2007-03-15 11:29:08 · answer #10 · answered by bob 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋