Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about your Glint + Gleam Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner? Find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.

Glint & Gleam's Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner is designed to make cleaning dental appliances simple, convenient, and part of your everyday oral-care routine.

It uses 42 kHz ultrasonic cleaning technology to help loosen and remove buildup from hard-to-reach areas, combined with UV-C cleaning technology for an additional sanitizing step.

The cleaner also features a stainless-steel tank, a dedicated toothbrush slot, and a convenient 5-minute cleaning cycle.

The Glint + Gleam cleaner is designed for a variety of removable dental and oral-care appliances, including:

  • Clear retainers
  • Hawley retainers
  • Invisalign® and other clear aligners
  • Night guards
  • Mouthguards
  • Dentures
  • Dental appliances and removable orthodontic appliances

It can also be used to clean toothbrush heads using the dedicated toothbrush slot.

Yes. The cleaner is designed for regular, everyday use.

For best results, we recommend cleaning removable dental appliances regularly rather than allowing buildup to accumulate over time.

Ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency sound waves to create microscopic bubbles in the water. As these bubbles form and collapse, they help loosen debris and buildup from surfaces and hard-to-reach areas.

This allows the cleaning process to reach areas that can be difficult to clean thoroughly with brushing alone.

Glint + Gleam's Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner operates at 42 kHz (42,000 Hz) which is the optimal range for cleaning dental appliances.

A standard cleaning cycle takes approximately 5 minutes.

The automatic cycle is designed to make daily cleaning quick and convenient without requiring you to monitor the machine throughout the cleaning process.

Yes. Glint + Gleam's cleaner can be operated with water alone or with an additional cleaning tablet.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or products that are not intended for use with dental appliances or ultrasonic cleaners, as they may damage your appliance or the cleaner.

No. Cleaning tablets are optional.

Ultrasonic cleaning is designed to work with water alone. Some customers may choose to add a cleaning tablet when they want additional cleaning support.

Always follow the instructions and compatibility information provided with any cleaning tablet you use.

Yes. The cleaner features a dedicated toothbrush slot designed to make cleaning your toothbrush head convenient.

This allows the Glint + Gleam to become part of your broader daily oral-care routine and not just something you use for your retainer.

Products are shipped within 3 business days of your order. Shipping time will depend on the carrier option selected during check-out.

Yes. Glint & Gleam products are backed by a 1-Year Limited Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal, intended use.

For complete details, please visit our Warranty page.