CAO - Canadian Association of Orthodontists

Orthodontic Emergencies

Ways to prevent Orthodontic Emergencies:
Storing a removable appliance or retainer

A removable appliance or retainer is only safe in two places. In your mouth or in the retainer case provided by your orthodontic specialist. Never place them in a purse (Fig. 1), pocket (Fig. 2) or anywhere else where they can be damaged (Fig. 3).

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