Retainers

After your braces are removed, retainers are utilized to hold your teeth in their new positions until your bone, gums, and muscles adapt to the new teeth positions. You must wear your retainer as instructed, otherwise your teeth may move toward their original positions and the benefit of wearing your braces will be lost.

Our doctors will determine how long you need to wear your retainer. Time varies with each patient. Some people may need retainers for an extended period of time in order to eliminate shifting of the teeth. In some cases, permanent retention may be necessary.

The retention period is an important part of your overall treatment and should not be neglected!

Remember, wear your retainers as instructed. Today’s typical retainers are clear and only need to be worn at bedtime, so keeping your beautiful smile should be easy!

Clean your retainers as instructed to keep them clear and fresh!

Handle your retainers with care. Retainers are easy to lose. If you take your retainers out, always place them in your retainer case for safety.