Q.
Hey there, well I finally got my fixed braces off after two years! I’ve been given “PFRs”, the invisible mouth guard like ones.. I have a few questions really. *Cleaning What do you suggest I clean them with? My dentist said not to use toothpaste as they will scratch/discolour. He said ‘just use water and a toothbrush’, but this seems really unhygeinic to me, and thus makes me self conscious of odour. Could i use gel toothpaste? Or denture tablets? Just anything apart from water would ease my concerns. How many times should I clean them a day (If i can use toothpaste gel), how does just when I brush my teeth (Morning and night). When i take my retainers out before meals I usually just rinse thoroughly under the cold water. *Drinks Can I drink anything at all with them in? I phoned up to enquire about this, and they said it’s advised not to drink anything with them in, and take them out when I have a drink, but this seems quite unpractical, as each time I take them out i’ve been told to brush my teeth.. What do you suggest I do? – Also, if your answer is that Yes, I can drink, what about fizzy drinks? I know about the sugar touching the teeth and getting cavities, would diet fizzy drinks help? Thanks for any help!,