Instructions For Use
A cleaning brush created specifically for retainers and clear orthodontic appliances.
Our Retainer Cleaning Brush is designed to help reach grooves, edges, and detailed areas that a standard toothbrush may struggle to clean. With its carefully angled bristles and ergonomic handle, it supports more targeted, comfortable cleaning of retainers and braces components as part of your daily routine.
Compact and easy to use, the brush comes with a sleek portable tube for hygienic storage and travel, making it ideal for use at home or on the go. Keep your retainers clean, fresh, and well cared for wherever you are with a brush designed specifically for retainer care.
How To Use
Remove aligner brush from packaging tube.
Inspect aligner brush for damage.
For first use, clean aligner brush prior to use.
Use the large brush head in a forward/backward motion to clean the internal and external parts of the retainer.
Use the round brush head to clean the intricate grooves on the aligner.
To operate the round brush head, place the thumb and index finger on the grip located on the main body and twist to rotate.
Clean brush after use.
Dry brush prior to storage.
Brushing Instructions
Use only a suitable soft cleaning brush and apply light pressure. Support the appliance carefully while brushing.
Do not:
- Scrub forcefully
- Use rapid or repeated heavy scrubbing
- Scrape repeatedly over one area
- Bend, stretch or twist the appliance
- Use a hard bristled toothbrush
- Use abrasive toothpaste
- Use abrasive powder
- Use a scourer, sharp object or metal implement
- Continue brushing if the appliance starts to flex, scratch, split or change shape
Excessive pressure or abrasive brushing may scratch, weaken or damage a removable oral appliance.
Damage caused by over scrubbing, abrasive materials, excessive force or handling contrary to these instructions may not indicate a fault with the cleaner or brush.
This does not affect your legal rights where a Blakmint product was defective, unsafe or not as described.
Do not bend or rotate the round brush head. It is not required for use and will cause the head to snap.
The brush should be inspected prior to use and replaced if:
- Worn.
- Signs of chips, fraying, splintering.
- Signs of rust.
- Loose or missing bristles.
- Brush head showing signs of detaching.
- Any other damage is identified.
Sterilisation and Cleaning
The brushes are supplied nonsterile, you are advised to clean the brush after use to prevent bacteria harbouring. To avoid corrosion, do not immerse brush in chlorine bleach or acid solutions.
Product Safety
For external use only, do not place product in the mouth.
Keep out of reach of small children.
Allow brush to air dry prior to storage, replacing every 3 months maximum or sooner if damaged or bristles are worn for optimal cleaning.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Ensure brush is dry prior to storage and avoid storing in a closed container to prevent bacterial growth.
Portable Tube.
The supplied case is not for storage and should be used to transport the brush only. When transporting, ensure the brush is dry prior to placing into the travel case.
The case is made from recycled cardboard, an environmentally friendly alternative to plastics. There is a water resistant lining inside.
