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Why Does My Retainer Smell? Causes and Fixes

A smelly retainer is almost always bacteria in dried saliva and food film. Here is why it happens and how to get rid of the smell for good.

Why Does My Retainer Smell? Causes and Fixes

A smelly retainer is almost always bacteria in dried saliva and food film. Here is why it happens and how to get rid of the smell for good.

How to Clean Clear Aligners Without Scratching ...

Clear aligners scratch and cloud easily. Here is a gentle routine that keeps them clear, plus the habits that ruin them.

How to Clean Clear Aligners Without Scratching ...

Clear aligners scratch and cloud easily. Here is a gentle routine that keeps them clear, plus the habits that ruin them.

How to Clean a Retainer: A Simple Daily and Wee...

A retainer sits in your mouth for hours at a time, so it picks up the same film that builds on your teeth. Left alone, that film hardens, turns cloudy...

How to Clean a Retainer: A Simple Daily and Wee...

A retainer sits in your mouth for hours at a time, so it picks up the same film that builds on your teeth. Left alone, that film hardens, turns cloudy...

Ultrasonic Cleaner vs. Cleaning Tablets: Which ...

There are two common ways to deep-clean a retainer, aligner or night guard at home: soaking it with a cleaning tablet, or running it through an ultrasonic cleaner. They work...

Ultrasonic Cleaner vs. Cleaning Tablets: Which ...

There are two common ways to deep-clean a retainer, aligner or night guard at home: soaking it with a cleaning tablet, or running it through an ultrasonic cleaner. They work...

How Often Should You Clean Aligners, Night Guar...

Anything you wear in your mouth collects film, and the longer you wear it, the faster it builds. Here is a simple schedule for the most common appliances.Clear alignersRinse every...

How Often Should You Clean Aligners, Night Guar...

Anything you wear in your mouth collects film, and the longer you wear it, the faster it builds. Here is a simple schedule for the most common appliances.Clear alignersRinse every...