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Soak Retainers in Hydrogen Peroxide

"On soaking retainers with hydrogen peroxide"

Modern oral science has gradually gained popularity, and retainers are often used after dental correction. However, if the retainer is used for a long time, it is easy to stain dirt and breed fungi, so the cleaning method is very critical.

Or ask: "Can the retainer be soaked in hydrogen peroxide?" Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidation and can be sterilized. Soaking the retainer with it can clear its filth, kill all germs, and make the retainer as clean as ever.

When soaking, it is advisable to prepare a moderate hydrogen peroxide solution. Its concentration should not be too high to prevent damage and the material of the retainer. Usually, a mild solution is prepared with an appropriate amount of water and hydrogen peroxide, and the holder is immersed in it and left to stand in a suitable place.

The duration of the immersion is also particular. It should not be too short, it will be difficult to remove filth and germs; it should not be too long, or it will cause the material of the holder to be eroded. According to common sense, after about an hour of immersion, it can be taken out and rinsed with water.

However, it should be noted that not all materials of the holder are suitable for this method. If some special materials, or mixed with hydrogen peroxide, are damaged by immersion. Therefore, before immersion, if you have any doubts about the material of the holder, you can consult a doctor.

In short, soaking the retainer with hydrogen peroxide can be a cleaning method, but it should be used with caution and in accordance with the principles, so that the retainer can be kept clean for a long time and is beneficial to oral health.