Retainer care that keeps your retainer working longer

Retainer Care Hub: Overview · Cleaning · Storage · Repair vs replace · Product picks · Care guide (PDF)

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• How to clean a retainer — a 2-minute daily routine and a weekly deep clean, plus what to avoid (hot water, harsh soaks).
• How to store a retainer — the case habit that prevents most lost and broken retainers.
• Repair vs replace — which damage is usually fixable by mail and when a new retainer makes more sense.
• Retainer care product picks — cleaners, cases, and brushes worth having.
• The Retainer Care & Emergency Guide (PDF) — everything on these pages in one printable guide.

The three habits that matter most

1. Rinse and brush it daily with cool or lukewarm water and a soft brush.
2. Case it every time it is out of your mouth — never a napkin or pocket.
3. Keep it away from heat — hot water, dishwashers, dashboards, and microwaves can warp plastic and acrylic.

Already broken? Hawley and acrylic retainers can often be fixed by mail. See repair packages and prices →

General care information only — not medical or dental advice. If your retainer no longer fits, hurts, or your teeth feel like they are moving, contact the dental professional who provided it.