{"id":7,"date":"2019-08-30T05:32:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T05:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growdentaltest11.com\/blog\/?p=7"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:05:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T11:05:36","slug":"retainer-care-teach-your-teen-how-to-look-after-their-retainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evolutionorthodontics.com.au\/blog\/retainer-care-teach-your-teen-how-to-look-after-their-retainer\/","title":{"rendered":"Retainer Care \u2013 Teach Your Teen How To Look After Their Retainer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teens are notorious for not listening to adults, but they have to learn how to look after retainers properly if they don\u2019t want to lose the progress made with their braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people have to wear retainers after getting their braces off or just to straighten very minor issues. If it\u2019s not cared for properly, alignment issues can easily worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explain Why It\u2019s Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in teaching your teen how to look after retainers is to explain why it\u2019s important. Your teen may simply assume that they\u2019ve already been through enough and don\u2019t actually need the retainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bone that surrounds the tooth has a more spongy nature, which is why teeth are able to be moved via braces. However, that bone is still weak after months and years of the teeth moving while wearing braces. It takes time for everything to heal. If a retainer isn\u2019t worn properly, the teeth will move back into a misaligned state. Ask your teen if they really want to have to start wearing braces all over again? Odds are, they\u2019d much rather wear their retainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow All Orthodontist Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every teen will get specific instructions from their orthodontist about how often they need to wear their retainer. These instructions must be followed exactly. Don\u2019t be afraid to put the details on your refrigerator, set reminders on your teen\u2019s phone and check with them multiple times a day until they get into the right habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Look After Retainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just getting your teen to wear their retainer regularly is half the battle. Now, you have to teach them how to look after retainers. Some tips to keep in mind include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid any sticky or hard foods while wearing the retainer (think the same diet as with braces)<\/li><li>Take out the retainer when eating (if the retainer is removable)<\/li><li>Store the retainer in a safe container when it\u2019s out (avoid putting it on napkins or trays so it doesn\u2019t get tossed out)<\/li><li>Rinse it thoroughly before putting it back in your mouth<\/li><li>Soak the retainer in denture cleaner at least monthly<\/li><li>Brush and floss regularly, including brushing over the retainer and rinsing it<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, it\u2019s much easier to care for a retainer than braces. 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