Hannah Orthodontics

Olathe (913) 829-2244
Emporia (620) 343-3000
Lenexa/Shawnee (913) 268-5559
Louisburg (913) 837-3500
Kansas City (913) 227-4575

Retainer Instructions

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  • Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
  • Take your retainers out when eating… and always put retainers in their case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunch rooms or restaurants.)
  • Clean retainers thoroughly once a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use warm but not hot water. Brushing retainers removes the plaque, and eliminates odors. Efferdent® or other orthodontic appliance cleaners can be used, but do not take the place of brushing.
  • When retainers are not in your mouth they should ALWAYS be in a retainer case. Pets love to chew on them!
  • Initially, you may find it difficult to speak. Practice speaking, reading, or singing out loud to get used to them faster.
  • Retainers are breakable, so treat them with care. If retainers are lost or broken call us immediately.
  • If you have any questions or concerns about your retainers, or your retainers need adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust them yourself.
  • Always bring your retainers to your appointments.
  • Retainer replacement is expensive… with proper care they will last for years!
  • Remove retainers when swimming.
  • Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.
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Olathe Office
1441 E. 151st St.
Olathe, KS 66062

Emporia Office
3021 Eaglecrest Dr. Ste. A
Emporia, KS 66801

Lenexa/Shawnee Office
7505 Quivira
Lenexa, KS 66216

Louisburg Office
4 South Berkley
Louisburg, KS 66053

Kansas City Office
2300 Hutton Road, Suite 109
Kansas City, KS 66109

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