Retainer Instructions

  • Wear your retainer at all times, until the doctor instructs otherwise.
  • Take your retainer out when eating, and always put it back in its case! (Most appliances are lost in school lunchrooms or restaurants.)
  • Clean the retainer 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 your retainer is not in your mouth, it should ALWAYS be in its 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 it faster.
  • Retainers are breakable, so treat yours with care. If your retainer gets lost or broken, call us immediately.
  • If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or you believe it needs adjusting, call us. Do not try to adjust it yourself.
  • Always bring your retainer to your appointments.
  • Retainer replacements are expensive, but with proper care they will last for years!
  • Remove your retainer when you go swimming.
  • Keep retainers away from hot water, hot car dashboards, pockets, the washing machine, and napkins.

Testimonial

My daughter was being seen by another orthodontist. When it came time for my autistic son, who had a noticeable underbite, to receive orthodontic care, I thought her orthodontist would be a good fit since they had already met. But after that orthodontist sent us off to the oral surgeon and showed little interest in our concerns, my mommy instinct knew he was not the best person to treat my son.

I then contacted another place and asked to see a particular orthodontist. The front desk refused to schedule us with this orthodontist and stated “all of our doctors are able to work with kids with special needs.” Ok, I get it, but not everyone has compassion or patience towards kids with special needs. When I got news about him going to see an oral surgeon, I was in tears and called his primary dentist, who gave me Dr. Doshi’s number. I made that call and it’s the best thing I ever did. The team there is so caring and so easy to talk with. Dr. Doshi is an amazing orthodontist who works really well with my son. She has a very calming and caring attitude and he enjoys seeing her. I never feel like we are just a number and being rushed out of there. My son is receiving excellent dental care and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. I would like to thank Dr. Doshi and her team for welcoming us into her care and also making us not feel “different”. You and your team do an excellent job! Thank you so very much!

- Tub Mao X. October 11, 2015

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