AFTER CARE

At the end of your course of teeth straightening treatment, it is important to follow some simple after care instructions to ensure you enjoy your new smile for life!

RETAINER BREAKAGES

Retainers MUST be checked regularly by the orthodontist. You are reminded to bring your retainer/s to any appointments. Please do call us immediately if the appliance has been lost or damaged. Please remember that teeth can begin to shift in position within a few days without retainers.

What to do:
You need to contact the practice as soon as possible to have a new retainer made when you will be advised of a replacement cost. We will need to take new scans and/or impressions and the retainers will be ready for collection approximately one week afterwards.

How to Care for Your Orthodontic Appliances

Watch our helpful videos to learn the right way to look after your retainer, removable appliance, or aligners. A little daily care makes a big difference to your comfort and treatment outcome.

How to Look After Your Removable Appliance

How to Look After Your Retainer

How to Look After Your Aligners

CLEANING

You will need to purchase a retainer case for protection and Retainer Brite tablets for cleaning the retainers four times a week.