Container provides way to sanitize and store retainers, bleach trays

    Aug. 7, 2007
    The Retainer Container safely holds an orthodontic retainer or dental bleach tray when attached to the top rack of a dishwasher.

    MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota--The new Retainer Container is a unique, new product for safely sanitizing and storing orthodontic retainers and dental bleach trays.

    Designed for use in home dishwashers, the Retainer Container safely holds a retainer or bleach tray when attached to the top rack of a dishwasher. It provides a fast, easy and safe method for holding, cleaning and sanitizing a retainer or bleach tray utilizing an ordinary dishwasher wash cycle.

    Anatomically designed with correct orthodontic contours, the Retainer Container device has a series of slot openings on all four sides to allow thorough cleansing, fast drain-off and thorough drying during the wash cycle.

    The Retainer Container is flexible and opens easily. Held in one hand, just press sides lightly with thumb and forefinger and it opens. Insert retainer or bleach tray.

    Then release. It closes automatically without hinges or other breakable fasteners. It cushions and holds contents securely. One size fits all applications. Has special mounting hole for attaching onto the dishwasher rack post (tine) so it stays in place and won't get bounced around during the wash cycle.

    Available in choice of blue, green, purple or any specified color. Color choice also allows having a different one for each family member when required.

    Manufactured of FDA food grade Silicone, the Retainer Container used correctly is dishwasher safe and is designed for repeated use. It should last a lifetime, according to the manufacturer.

    Retainer Container is a professional product designed for dentists and orthodontists who want to provide an extra dimension of care for their patients. It's a thoughtful addition to those follow-up care products provided by dentists to patients such as specialty toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, etc. Also, it is an ideal device for sanitizing retainers, etc. during and after colds and flu.

    The patent pending Retainer Container comes individually sealed in bubble package with easy to follow use instructions. It is distributed by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, 1100 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441.

    For more information, contact Ann Willis at (952) 927-1497. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mnrubber.com.