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Should i wash my retainers in really cold water?
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Cold water wash?: It is much better to wash your retainers in cold water than in hot water because the plastic is heat labile and can warp. I have seen patients ruin their retainers with very hot water in an attempt to sterilize them. I recommend brushing them with toothpaste and cold water in the same way they brush their teeth.
Answered 8/26/2013
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