Retainer Care

Retainers pick up bacteria and plaque just like your teeth do – so a quick clean every day makes a real difference.

Rinse your retainer under cool or lukewarm water as soon as you take it out, then give it a gentle brush with a soft toothbrush. Skip the regular toothpaste – it's too abrasive and can scratch the surface. A mild soap or dedicated retainer cleaner is much kinder to the material.

For a deeper clean, use a VITIS Orthodontic Effervescent Tablet daily – our Appliance Soaking Bath is the perfect place to do it. Always store your retainer in its case afterwards, and keep it away from hot water or direct heat, which can warp the fit.

Drop one VITIS Orthodontic Effervescent Tablet into cool or lukewarm water. Pop your retainer in and leave it to soak for the recommended time, then rinse it under fresh water and you're good to go.

Building this into your daily brushing routine is the easiest way to stay on top of it.

VITIS is a specialist oral care brand from DENTAID. The VITIS range covers toothpastes, mouthwashes, and toothbrushes – each designed for a specific purpose, from whitening and enamel care to orthodontic hygiene.

What sets VITIS apart is HAPrepair technology, which uses active hydroxyapatite to repair and protect enamel rather than just clean it. It's a brand trusted by dental professionals and a key part of the Healthy Smile Pharmacy treatment kits.

Yes! VITIS Whitening is formulated with a low abrasion index, so it whitens without wearing enamel down – which is a common trigger for sensitivity. The hydroxyapatite in the formula also helps fill tiny surface irregularities and seal the microscopic channels in dentine that cause that sharp sensation with hot and cold.

If you're prone to sensitivity, start with once a day and build up gradually. And if things don't improve, your dentist is always the best next step.

Hydroxyapatite is the mineral your tooth enamel is actually made from. In VITIS products, it's used in nanoparticle form to integrate directly into your enamel – filling in surface irregularities, smoothing things over, and forming a protective layer that helps resist staining, sensitivity, and decay.

It's proper repair rather than just surface polish!

PVP is the ingredient in VITIS Whitening that does the visible heavy lifting. It binds to the pigment molecules left behind by things like coffee, tea, and red wine, and lifts them away from the enamel surface. It also leaves a light protective coating that helps stop new stains taking hold.

Think of it as the stain-fighter, while hydroxyapatite looks after the enamel underneath.