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The Dental Pod has been awarded Product of the Year at the 2025 British Dental Industry Awards, for the second consecutive year. 

If you wear a retainer or any other oral appliance, you’ve likely used a basic plastic storage case. However, these cases can compromise both the condition of your appliance and your overall oral hygiene. This is why we set ourselves the challenge of engineering a safe way to store your retainers, protecting them from breakage and loss.

Retainers can quickly develop cloudy buildup, stains, and bad odor. In this article, we explain the most effective way to clean retainers at home with the dentist-approved Dental Pod -  keeping them fresh, clear, and hygienic.

String floss misses plaque and irritates your gums. Water flossing with the Hydro Pod removes more plaque, reaches deeper between teeth, and reduces inflammation - making it the smartest, most effective choice for daily oral care. In this blog, find out how water flossing protects your gums and why it outperforms traditional string floss.

Dental hygienist Catherine Staffeldt (@honesthygienist) shares her go-to method for keeping retainers clean, fresh, and bacteria-free. She explains why traditional cleaning methods like brushing and tablets fall short, and why she recommends the Dental Pod Pro to all her patients. 

Did you know dirty retainers can ruin your sleep with infections, pain and bad taste? The Dental Pod deep cleans to kill bacteria and improve your sleep. 

Did you know a harmful fungus that causes oral thrush could be thriving on your retainer? Candida Albicans is linked to oral health issues, including oral thrush.