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Needing expert help. i have the hawley (metal) retainers. and i'm wondering how do you clean it?
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Retainer care: Brush rets gently w soft t'brush 2x/day. You can use soap, not t'paste, to brush the retainers. Once daily use denture cleaner tablets as per package instructions.
Answered 9/5/2020
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