Retainer Instructions

Retainer Instructions


  • Wear your retainer at all times, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
  • Take your retainer out when eating, and always put it back in its case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunchrooms or restaurants.)
  • Clean the retainer thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes  plaque and eliminate odors. Efferdent® or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used but do not take the place of brushing.
  • When your retainer is not in your mouth, it should ALWAYS be in its case. Pets love to chew on them!
  • Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to it faster.
  • Retainers are breakable, so treat yours with care. If your retainer gets lost or broken, call us as soon as possible.
  • If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or you believe it needs adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust it yourself.
  • Always bring your retainer to your appointments.
  • Remove your retainer when you go swimming.
  • Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.

Remember, there is a fee to replace lost or broken retainers!

Location

Main Office (San Jose - Rosegarden area) 2075 Forest Avenue, Suite 2, San Jose, CA 95128

Phone: (408) 298-3433

Email: info@pcortho.com

  • MON: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • TUE: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • WED - THU: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • FRI: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • SAT - SUN: Closed
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14505 S. Bascom Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032

Phone: (408) 356-4144

Email: info@pcortho.com

  • MON - TUE: Closed
  • WED - THU: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • FRI: Closed
  • SAT: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • SUN: Closed
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704 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95123

Phone: (408) 224-1184

Email: info@pcortho.com

  • MON: Closed
  • TUE: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • WED - SUN: Closed
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