Retainer Instructions

1. Wear your retainers full-time, day and night, until Dr. Rucker instructs otherwise.
2. Brush your retainers at least twice daily with a toothbrush and warm water, morning and night along with brushing your teeth.
3. NEVER put your retainers in hot or boiling water.
4. When retainers are not in your mouth they should always be in a retainer case.
   • It's best to rinse your retainers with water before storing them in a case.
   • Retainers are most commonly thrown away by mistake during lunch or eaten by pets.
   • Retainers are breakable and may be costly to replace, so treat them with care.
   • Never try to adjust your retainers yourself as this will likely cause permanent damage.
   • With proper wear and maintenance your retainers should last years.
5. Call us immediately if you lose or break your retainers.
6. Always remember to bring your retainers to your appointments

*Do NOT boil - Do NOT use hot water - Do NOT place in dishwasher