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- Wear your retainer at all times, until Dr. Markowitz 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.
We are now offering an amazing product for sale right in our offices! The Zima Dental Pod is a device that uses ultrasonic waves to clean oral appliances like retainers, aligners, and mouthguards. It's designed to remove bacteria, plaque, and debris.
How it works:
- The pod uses 42,000 Hz ultrasonic waves to create millions of tiny bubbles.
- The bubbles expand and collapse, which releases energy that breaks down plaque and bacteria. This process is called cavitation.
- The pod cleans every surface and gap of the appliance.
How to use it:
- Fill the pod with water.
- Add a Zima Dental tablet for tougher stains.
- Place the appliance in the pod.
- Activate the pod.
- Wait five minutes.
- Remove the appliance.
Order your custom Markowitz Orthodontic Zima Pods for a discounted price of $85 at either of our offices! Regular price online is $100. We have 4 colors, Arctic White, Sky Blue, Rose Pink, and Jet Black!
