Flossing around your permanent retainer can be tricky. You may want to use special dental floss or floss threaders that are designed for retainers. A water flosser may also be useful.

It is also important to floss around the permanent retainer at least once daily. This process may pose some challenges. Some people find that floss threaders or floss picks help.

Brushing and flossing around a permanent retainer requires extra effort. Your risk of cavities and gum disease can increase if you don’t take the time to properly clean around your permanent ...

When cleaning a permanent retainer, it’s essential to brush your teeth as you typically would and give them a thorough flossing around the retainer. Using a flossing tool, interdental brush or ...

Those with orthodontia—whether that’s a measly permanent retainer like mine or a mouth full of braces—can benefit, because water flossing is likely to be easier than using string floss.