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Can i still wear my retainer after getting a deep cleaning for teeth with anesthesia and using a oralrinse 2x a day. it is chlorhexidine gluconate .12?

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Yes: continue to wear your retainers and follow the recommendations of your dentist. The oral rinse will help your gums heal and reduce the bacteria in your mouth.

Answered 6/13/2015

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Absolutely: Just remember to properly clean your retainer. Brush retainer (no toothpaste) 2x/day and use denture cleaning tablets 1x/day.

Answered 6/13/2015

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Ask your orthodontis: need for deep leaning under local anesthesia indicates pockets around your teeth. May be you should wear retainers after 3-4 weeks after healing occurs. Good luck.

Answered 6/19/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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Of course: Retainers are the key to preventing tooth movement. After your teeth are thoroughly cleaned always use your retainers and chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse can be used to disinfect retainers.

Answered 10/19/2017

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Dr. Robert Goldenberg answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wearing your retaine: Wearing your retainer is a must to avoid relapse and re crowding. Chlorhexiidine 2x a day probably will lead to staining., I suggest an oral irrigator(Water Pic). Place a capful in the water reservoir to help reduce the staining. Effect should be the same.

Answered 6/22/2015

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