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What should I pay attention to when wearing orthodontic retainer?

Orthodontic retainer needs to be worn after orthodontics, so what should I pay attention to when wearing orthodontic retainer? Dental experts in Liang Ya said that the precautions for wearing orthodontic retainer are: 1. When wearing the retainer, first put the retainer in the mouth, find the correct position, and then press it in place with your index finger. Liang Ya is the first choice for orthodontics. 2. When the retainer is not worn, soak the retainer in clean water or denture cleaning solution to prevent deformation. When you go out, you can wrap it in a wet tissue or tissue paper to keep it moist, and please be sure to keep it in a box. 3. Don't wear a retainer when eating. Please take off your bracket before eating, and always remember to put it in the box. Usually, the holder will be lost in the restaurant because he is often forgotten. If you want to eat warm food, please remove the device in advance to prevent the resin part from being melted and deformed by high temperature. 4. If you feel pain and discomfort when wearing the retainer or the retainer is damaged or lost, please contact the doctor in time. Remember, you can't adjust yourself, it may be damaged. 5. After getting up at night to the next morning, thoroughly clean the retainer with toothbrush and toothpaste every day. Please use warm water and avoid cleaning with hot water. Scrubbing the retainer can avoid plaque adhesion and reduce odor. more