Flossing Your Permanent Retainer (With Tips)
Maintaining your oral hygiene with a permanent retainer can be tricky, but it’s absolutely essential. Permanent retainers are great for keeping your teeth aligned post-braces, but they can also trap food particles and plaque, increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease if not properly cleaned. Learning the right way to floss with a permanent retainer can make all the difference in keeping your teeth healthy and your smile bright.
This guide will walk you through what a permanent retainer is, why flossing is so important with one, and step-by-step instructions on how to floss with a permanent retainer. We’ll also cover additional tips to ensure your retainer stays clean and effective for years to come.
Dr Patti Panucci attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California.
Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay.
