A 37-year-old member asked:
How to deal with plaque/tartar on retainer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.answered
52 years experience
Use Denture Cleanser: Soak in a denture cleanser. If the retainer has metal on it, then use a denture cleanser that is safe for partial dentures.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Clean: For plaque brush retainer 2x/day when you brush your teeth. Place in denture cleanser 1x/day, follow the directions on the box. If you have tarter build up on your retainers, try soaking in vinegar.
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 4, 2018
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