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Retainers toothbrush
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Permanent retainer: No, brushing will not damage sealant. The sealant in time will wear away and have to be repaired or replaced, so keep an eye on it. If it looks or f... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
No toothpaste: Brush retainers on removal and just before reinsertion with a soft toothbrush, no toothpaste. All toothpastes, especially whitening toothpastes, are ... Read More
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Whitening: Anything labeled whitening usually has higher than normal levels of abrasives. Brush your retainer 2x/day with a plain soft toothbrush, no toothpaste... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Harold Mandelanswered
General Practice 40 years experience
Keep them clean: To keep your retainers clean you should try to brush them with a toothbrush and toothpaste each time you brush. If retainers are not kept clean they g... Read More
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1.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Retainers: Brush them every time you brush your teeth. Use a plain soft toothbrush. Brush gently but thoroughly, including any wires. Avoid toothpaste or white... Read More
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1.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Both are good: It's the hard toothbrushes that irritate the gums and can cause recession. Brush and floss 2x day and visit your dentist regularly for exams and clean... Read More
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2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Not necessarily...: Every four to six months should be fine, sooner only if you feel that the toothbrush has worn out due excessive wear and tear.
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1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andres Carbunaruanswered
Dentistry - Prosthodontics 26 years experience
Yes: On the abrasion (or abfraction) lesion on the neck of the tteth, we can place a white bonding matrial( composite resin filling) and then you may have ... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Safe: No matter the instrument, proper oral hygiene not damage the retainer. But make sure a Dentist or your treating Orthodontist evaluates your fixed ret... Read More
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288 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
New toothbrush: You need a new toothbrush. By the time you read this answer, the bristles will have passed into your intestines. Be careful next time.
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1.3k viewsReviewed Jan 01, 2023
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Karsantanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Parasites: None that i know of. I have never heard or read an article showing that parasites live on toothbrushes with plastic bristles and handles in rare case... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Kattuahanswered
Dentistry 25 years experience
Yes, but?: Why would you want to? If it is that painful to brush your teeth that you would like to put orajel on your toothbrush then you may have some oral prob... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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