Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can i leave flouride gel in my clear retainer and sleep with it overnight, every night, or will that damage my teeth?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Fluoride gel: Some Fluoride gels are more acidic and should not be used long term. Check with your dentist to make sure you are using a neutral Fluoride gel.
Answered 4/24/2016
5.2k views
Follow instructions: A clear retainer (like one used for bleaching) is great for delivering Fluoride gel. Fluoride gel is also a great adjunct to regular daily hygiene. I would advise you to closely follow the instructions of your prescribing doctor. The risk will depend on the type of gel, but you shouldn't create your own regimen with high concentration fluoride. Avoid injesting it, just have it contact teeth.
Answered 3/5/2019
5.2k views
Yes you can: Topical Fluoride gel in your retainer will not damage your teeth, but it will help strengthen the enamel. Fluoride gel, however, is not meant to be swallowed. Place just a small amount in you retainer so that any extra does not squish out when you put the retainer in.
Answered 6/25/2014
4.9k views
Yes: It should help prevent issues with your teeth and will not damage them.
Answered 9/27/2013
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I use waterpik,floss,tongue scraper,interdental brush,fluoride toothpaste everyday, Dental checkup every 6 months and still get cavities eventho I dont know how i can be more thorough with cleaning my teeth.. My teeth are a little thin. Pls advice?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can over using flouride be bad for your teeth? Can teeth become chalky looking, like white specs of enamel flaking off.
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
My baby is seven months old. Which toothpaste is best for him? He has two teeth on the bottom. Fluoride or no fluoride?Which is the recommended brand here in canada?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Do teeth that have been root canaled respond to fluoride?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Please help! does fluoride tooth polish help whiten teeth?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What can u say about plastic retainer to align the teeth? Is it effective? By the way, it has 3 types from soft to the hardest one and should be worn mostly at night while sleeping?
If I try and sleep without sucking my thumb, I clench and grind my teeth and wake up with head and jaw aches. Do I need a brace/retainer?
I just got a fluoride treatment at the dentist. Should i continue using the fluoride topical cream on my teeth every night?
How important are fluoride treatments to baby teeth? Our son gets a fluoride treatment every time he goes to the dentist, but i never do. Why do kids need fluoride, but adults don't?
Should I drink water with flouride or just brush my teeth with it? My new whole-house water filter may remove flouride from every faucet. I'm curious how important it is to have flouridated water with tooth brushing and/or drink the same.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
