How do I disinfect a hawley retainer?

Question

Dropped it on a dirty floor! Can I soak it in a mild bleach solution? For how long?

Answer 1

DO NOT BLEACH IT! brush it with toothpaste or mouthwash. and maybe soak it in denture cleaner. when you go back to the orthodontist ask them to clean in it the ultrasonic cleaner with their special solution (tarter and stain remover.)

Answer 2

THE ACRYLIC WILL PICK UP THE SMELL OF THE BLEACH EVEN IF IT'S A MILD SOLUTION.
YOUR SAFEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE IS EFFERENT OR POLIDENT DENTURE SOAKING TABLETS.
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS RUN IT UNDER WARM RUNNING WATER AND SOAK IT OVERNIGHT IN THE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS.

Answer 3

I wouldn't bleach it, but get dencher cleaner, or Listerine. That's what I used after i threw it away in a Wendy's garbage can.