Removable retainers are made of colored plastic that goes behind the teeth with a wire that goes along the fronts of the teeth. There are many different fun colors to choose from and since they are removable, there are no special hygiene requirements and no restrictions on eating.

Removable Retainer (Hawley) Instructions

• Upon delivery, your retainers should be worn full time for the first two weeks. Remove it only during meals, active physical sports, and when brushing your teeth. (Always put it in your plastic case.) After the first two weeks, wear it for 12 hours a day.
• The retainer's plastic taste will disappear quickly, and your speech will return to normal after a few days of wearing the retainer.
• Your teeth will be sore for just a few days. If you have a sore spot after four or five days, please give the office a call.
• Clean your retainer with your toothbrush and toothpaste. Occasionally clean it with denture cleaner (Retainer Brite or Efferdent), using warm (not hot!) water.
• When it is not in your mouth, keep your retainer in it's plastic case.
• Dogs love to eat retainers, keep it away from your pets!
• Bring your retainer to each visit.