Home care instructions from Noa Dental. Questions any time: (661) 857-7662.
If you have severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For anything else, call us at (661) 857-7662.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTION AFTER ORTHODONTIC RETAINER
REMOVABLE RETAINERS
Removable retainers MUST be worn all the time. The only time the retainer is to be removed is when you clean your teeth and retainer and when you eat. You must brush your retainer gently with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste. Do not place in the dishwasher or place under hot water. This will ruin the retainer requiring replacement. You will be instructed as to when you can limit your retainer wear.
If you are having trouble with your retainer, call the office. Do not stop wearing unless directed to do so.
If the retainer breaks or if you have any troubles or questions, please do not hesitate to call the office.
When eating or brushing place the retainer in the hard case you were provided. Do NOT wrap the retainer in a napkin to avoid accidental disposal requiring replacement.
SPLINTED RETAINERS
Proper oral hygiene is required with a splinted retainer as well as removable retainers. You may brush your splinted teeth the same way you brush your non-splinted teeth. Make sure to floss your teeth at least once per day. You have received instruction on how to use floss threaders to make flossing around your splint quick and easy.
If you have been given a removable retainer in addition to your splinted retainer please wear as directed.
Check your splint daily for any loose bonds. If you notice a loose bond wear your removable retainer (if one was given) and call the office.