Is it OK to put whitening gel in my retainer?
Is it OK to put whitening gel in my retainer?
Attention: Use only bleaching gel provided by your dentist! Do not use too much. A small amount for each tooth is all that is needed. Wear the retainer with the gel overnight or a minimum of 4 hours. In the morning rinse and brush the retainer and your teeth.
How do you apply whitening gel to a retainer?
Applying the Bleaching Gel: When you apply the gel make sure not to fill the trays. Place a SMALL drop of tooth whitening gel halfway up on the inner front surface of tray (in the front of each tooth in the tray). Do not spread the bleach around. Recap the syringe for next treatment until empty.
Can I use retainers as bleaching tray?
Using generic prefabricated trays are potentially dangerous for your gums and teeth. Do not use your clear retainers or Invisalign aligners as whitening trays.
Do retainers make your teeth white?
Many people wonder if it’s possible to get a professional teeth whitening in while wearing this retainer. If you’re interested in a teeth whitening, then you’ll be happy to find out that yes, you absolutely can have your teeth whitened while wearing a permanent retainer.
Do they clean your teeth after removing braces?
Do I Need To See My Dentist After My Braces Are Off? Yes. Regular visits are still a part of good oral hygiene and give your dentist the opportunity to clean previously hard to reach places covered by the braces.
How long should I wear retainers?
Some people need to wear a retainer all day, every day for 4 months, while others will be instructed to wear theirs for 12 months. Almost all orthodontists instruct that you use some form of retainer each night, indefinitely, after your braces have been removed.
What happens if you forget to wear your retainer one night?
When you forget to wear your retainer at night, you run the risk of losing your straight smile and all the time spent wearing your braces. However, if you only forget to wear your retainer for a night, likely the visible appearance of your teeth won’t change right away but can if this continues to happen.
What happens if you don’t wear retainer for a month?
If you stop wearing your retainer, even for just a short time, you can experience movement of your teeth. This is particularly a concern for patients with more severe orthodontic conditions such as crowding or severely misplaced teeth, as the teeth could possibly move back to their previous state.
Can I just wear my retainer at night?
We see patients after one month to determine if you can go to night wear only. After a year, many people can retain the position of their teeth by wearing their retainers only 3 nights a week. If your retainer starts to feel tight, go back to wearing it every night until it feels more comfortable again.
When can I stop wearing my retainer every night?
You should continue wearing your retainer every night until you have been in retainers for about a year. After a year has passed, you should be okay to wear your retainer every other night for the rest of your life.
Why do retainers hurt so bad?
Chances are good, if your retainer feels extra tight or hurts, it’s because you haven’t been wearing it as prescribed. It may be slightly uncomfortable or tight in the first couple of days, but after that, if you are wearing it as you should, it shouldn’t bother you.
What happens if you forget to wear your retainer for a week?
When you first put it on after not wearing your retainer for a week, it may feel quite tight. After some hours it will feel less tight because it will have caused your teeth to move back into position. The teeth will most certainly try to return to their original place and the bite can collapse.
How long does it take teeth to shift without retainer?
20 days