If you wear a retainer, you might be wondering how to care for it. Your retainer sits inside your mouth and against your teeth, so it quickly accumulates bacteria, plaque, and tartar. Just like you ...

If you regularly wear your retainer, first of all, we commend you, and second, you know the importance of keeping it clean. Whether it’s the plastic-and-metal one you received after getting your ...

Chris Salierno, DDS, is a dentist and chief dental officer for Tend, a chain of modern dental studios. Unfortunately, the commitment to simply wear your oral appliances—like retainers, Invisalign ...

Keeping Invisalign aligners clean is equally important as wearing them consistently. If one neglects to maintain cleanliness, microorganisms like bacteria and plaque may begin to form, resulting in ...

Natasha Caleel Freutel is a health and fitness writer, personal trainer and licensed occupational therapist. She obtained her bachelor's degree in kinesiology and master’s degree in occupational ...

Your retainer sits inside your mouth. So the food and plaque on your teeth can build up on your retainer. Just like with brushing your teeth, your retainer also needs to be kept clean. Find out how to ...

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