Retainer care
Retainer Check-Up: What to Bring and Ask
Bring the right items, describe changes clearly, and leave your retainer check-up with instructions you can follow at home.
Retainer guides
A little guidance for your smile. Explore replacements, at-home impressions, and everyday retainer care.
Retainer care
How to Remember to Wear Your Retainer
Make your prescribed retainer routine easier to remember with a useful reminder, a consistent case location, and simple cues for busy evenings.
Broken retainer
Can a Broken Retainer Be Repaired?
Repair or replacement starts with an assessment. Here is what to tell your orthodontist and which questions to ask before choosing your next step.
Clear retainers
How to Avoid Losing Your Retainer at Lunch
A napkin is easy to throw away. Give your retainer a consistent home with this practical lunch routine for work, school, and meals out.
Cleaning
Can You Clean Clear Retainers With Toothpaste?
Toothpaste is made for teeth, but it is not the default cleaner for clear retainers. Here is how to choose a suitable routine and what to do if you already used it.
Clear aligners
Can I Use My Last Aligner as a Retainer?
A final aligner is not automatically a long-term retainer. Here is what to ask when treatment ends or you are waiting for a replacement.
Impressions
Getting a Crown? Plan Your Retainer Replacement First
Coordinate dental work and replacement-retainer impressions with a simple appointment checklist, including what to ask while treatment is still in progress.
Cleaning
Why Is My Clear Retainer Cloudy or Yellow?
A change in appearance does not automatically mean you need a new retainer. Check your routine, note what changed, and know when to ask for help.
Clear retainers
My Retainer Does Not Fit: What Should I Do?
Do not force a painful or poorly fitting retainer. Use this checklist to explain the change, get advice, and plan your next step.