How to Make Custom Retainer Cases

Retainers are commonly given to individuals following the removable of braces. Retainers help to keep teeth from shifting upon braces removal. Since your gums, bones and muscles need to adapt to changes in your mouth, a retainer can help keep your teeth from becoming misaligned. Your orthodontist will give you instructions. Generally after braces are removed, you wear a retainer for six months then at bed only for a duration. Retainers should be removed and placed in a case while eating. To make using a retainer more exciting, you can customize your case.

Things You'll Need

• Stickers
• Glitter
• Glue

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Instructions

• 1

  Obtain a retainer case from your orthodontist's office. Ask for a retainer case in your favorite color. Many offices will have a wide-variety of case colors to choose from.

• 2

  Gather craft supplies. Consider using stickers, glitter and glitter glue.

• 3

  Create a theme. You may choose to make a retainer case with the colors and logo of your favorite sports team, with your name on it or a girly, sparkle case.

• 4

  Lay your theme out ahead of time. Plan your theme and design to avoid making mistakes on your retainer case.

• 5

  Apply stickers, glitter and glue to the outside of your case. For hygienic reasons, avoid customizing the inside of your case.

• 6

  Allow your case to dry overnight.