6 reasons to choose SteriSmile for your child’s retainer—starting today
A cleaner tray. An easier routine. Less worry about what goes back in their mouth.
You got your child aligners because you wanted them to feel good about their smile. Taking care of the trays should feel manageable, too.
If it breaks within the first year, we’ll send you a replacement.
You probably didn’t picture opening their retainer case, noticing that smell, and wondering how well they’d cleaned it.
They’re learning. You’re reminding them. And between school, homework, and bedtime, appliance care can get rushed.
Their retainer comes into contact with saliva and residue each time they wear it. Without regular cleaning, buildup can accumulate and contribute to unpleasant odors. [1]
Feel better about what goes back in their mouth
You remind them to brush because you care about their teeth. The retainer that sits against those teeth needs attention, too.
Brushing their teeth doesn’t clean the appliance sitting beside the sink.
SteriSmile uses ultrasonic cleaning to help loosen residue from the retainer’s surfaces so it can be rinsed away afterward.
Get ahead of the buildup behind that unpleasant smell
A stale-smelling retainer can turn “put your tray back in” into another struggle.
Regular cleaning matters before it reaches that point. Residue left on a retainer can dry onto its surfaces. Plaque can also harden over time and become more difficult to remove. [1]
SteriSmile’s ultrasonic action helps loosen buildup around the appliance’s curves and tooth-shaped pockets.
If an unpleasant smell persists despite cleaning, check with their orthodontist.
Make retainer cleaning less of a chore
Small hands. Slippery plastic. Little grooves that take time to clean.
Your child may be trying hard and still find the whole thing frustrating.
SteriSmile adds a machine-run cleaning cycle to the routine. Ultrasonic vibration in water helps loosen residue, and the device also includes UV-C lighting.
Help them set it up, start the cycle, and rinse the appliance afterward, following the device and retainer instructions.
Get on with your morning while the pod runs
There’s hair to do, a school bag to pack, and a missing shoe to find.
Retainer care needs to fit into that morning.
SteriSmile’s approximately three-to-five-minute cleaning cycle runs hands-free once you’ve set it up. You can help with the next part of getting ready while the pod works.
Allow time to load the appliance and rinse it afterward.
Help your child build a habit they understand
“Did you clean it properly?” leaves a lot for a child to figure out.
With SteriSmile, you can show them a sequence: fill as directed, load the appliance, close the lid, run the cycle, and rinse afterward.
Use a compatible cleaning tablet when directed; SteriSmile recommends one for best results. Set up the device together and supervise use.
Your child gets a routine to learn. You get something specific to check.
Their case and school-day care still matter. SteriSmile becomes part of the cleaning you do at home.
Keep caring for their smile—with a year of replacement cover
Appliance care doesn’t end with the last treatment tray.
SteriSmile is designed for compatible removable aligners and retainers, so it can remain part of the routine as your child moves into retainer wear. Check their appliance’s cleaning instructions before use.
If your SteriSmile breaks within the first year, we’ll send you a replacement.
You’re choosing a tool for an everyday job. We want you to know exactly what happens if it breaks.
Don’t wait for a bad smell to become the reminder
Your child puts that appliance back in their mouth day after day. Regular cleaning helps keep residue from becoming a bigger cleaning job.
You want a cleaner retainer. You want a routine your child can learn. And you want it to fit into family life.
Give their retainer its own cleaning step—right beside the toothbrush.
Includes a one-year replacement warranty.
If it breaks within the first year, we’ll send you a replacement.
Ultrasonic cleaning + UV-C lighting