Color from dental retainer is coming off, can I get poisoned?

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The discussion centers on concerns regarding the maintenance and potential health implications of a dental retainer. The user describes a retainer with a pink, flesh-like component and a steel bar, which they have been storing in water when not in use. They notice discoloration of the pink part, leading to questions about whether the color could be harmful when wearing the retainer. The thread emphasizes the importance of consulting a dentist for expert advice on retainer care and safety, particularly regarding the effects of prolonged exposure to water and potential chemical leaching from the retainer material.
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Hi,

So I have this dental retainer that I was given after my braces came off. It has a pink flesh-like part that covers my upper mouth and then the steel bar is attached to the pink piece to wrap around my front teeth.

Thing is I've had this retainer for a while, and when I'm not wearing it I would leave it in water (should I be doing that?) inside a cup. It seems that the color of the pink part is coming off (residue in the cup), and I'm just wondering if that color chemical stuff could be bad for me when I wear it?

Thanks.
 
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