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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 odour. 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

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. 

The modular tank on the Dental Pod Pro is all about making your routine easier. With the Dental Pod Pro, the cleaning tank detaches from the power base, so you can refill it without the hassle of unplugging the entire unit or risking water exposure near the power source.

The Dental Pod and its successor, the Dental Pod Pro are two products designed with ultrasonic technology to help you look after your oral appliances.  If you’re not sure which one you need, here’s a detailed comparison to help you understand which is best for you.