Important Tips About Your Appliance

Removable appliances are designed to move or hold your teeth, so it is important to wear them as instructed to ensure you receive optimum results.  Rhode Island Orthodontic Group does understand that caring for your appliance can be a bit confusing at first, so we decided to make it a little easier for you. Below you will find some handy tips about your appliance.

Important Tips About Your Appliance

• Wear your appliance at all times, even when sleeping. The only time your appliance should be removed is while you're eating, brushing your teeth, swimming or playing vigorous activities.
• After you first receive your appliance, it will take a few days for you to adjust to speaking with it.
• You may also experience some soreness for the first few days, but this will also subside. If the discomfort continues or if you have a sore spot in your gums, contact our office.
• It is important to avoid flipping your appliance with your tongue as this can cause damage to not only your appliance, but your teeth as well.
• Clean your appliance daily with toothpaste or denture cleanser.
• Never wrap your appliance in a napkin or tissue and set it on the table.
• Don't store your appliance in your pocket.
• Your appliance should always be stored in its plastic container.
• Keep your appliance away from pets as they like to chew on them.
• Do not try to sterilize your appliance in boiling water. Just bring it to our office to be disinfected if needed.
• Do not soak your retainer in mouthwash.

Please bring your appliance to all of your appointments, and keep in mind that additional charges may be applied for broken appliances. If you have any questions, or need more help, contact us today!