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Retainers for Adults

Completing orthodontic treatment is an important milestone, but maintaining the new position of your teeth is an essential part of the treatment journey. Retainers help maintain alignment after braces or aligner treatment and reduce the chance of teeth moving back toward their original position.

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Maintain Your New Smile.

Retainers help maintain the position of your teeth after orthodontic treatment and are an important part of your long-term treatment journey.
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Permanent Retainer

A permanent retainer is a thin wire bonded to the back surfaces of the teeth after orthodontic treatment.

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Why Is It Used?

Teeth can tend to move toward their original position after orthodontic treatment. A permanent retainer is fixed in place to help maintain the teeth in their corrected position.

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Dietary Considerations

Avoid biting hard or sticky foods directly with the teeth where the permanent retainer is attached.

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How Long Is It Worn?

A permanent retainer can remain in place for many years. In some cases, it may be recommended for long-term or lifelong retention.

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Maintenance

  • Clean around the retainer carefully whenever you brush your teeth.
  • Pay particular attention to the area behind the teeth where the wire is bonded.
  • Maintain regular oral hygiene around the retainer.

If the Retainer Breaks

If a permanent retainer becomes loose or breaks and cannot be repaired immediately, teeth may begin shifting. Contact your dentist or orthodontist promptly so that the retainer can be assessed and repaired.

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Clear Retainer

A clear retainer is a removable appliance designed to help maintain the position of your teeth after orthodontic treatment.

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Wearing Your Clear Retainer

  • Initially, the clear retainer is worn 24 hours a day, except while brushing and eating.
  • After the first 6 months, the retainer may be worn only at night, as advised.
  • Night-time wear is continued for the following 6 months according to the treatment instructions.
  • Retainers should be checked regularly during the retention period.
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Why Consistent Wear Matters

Teeth can gradually shift if retainers are not worn as instructed. Consistent retainer use is an important part of maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment.

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Your Responsibility After Treatment

Retainers are an important part of maintaining your orthodontic result. Wearing your removable retainer as instructed and keeping it clean can help keep your teeth aligned.

Follow your orthodontist's instructions for your individual retention schedule.

LONG-TERM RETENTION

Retention is an important part of maintaining your orthodontic result after treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Find answers to common questions about retainers, wearing schedules, maintenance and long-term retention.

Teeth can tend to move toward their previous positions after orthodontic treatment. Retainers help maintain the position of the teeth and protect the results achieved during treatment.

A permanent retainer is a thin wire bonded to the back surfaces of the teeth. It remains fixed in place to help maintain the corrected position of the teeth.

A permanent retainer can remain in place for many years. In some cases, long-term or lifelong retention may be recommended depending on the individual case.

A clear retainer is a removable appliance designed to help maintain the position of the teeth after orthodontic treatment.

Initially, a clear retainer may be worn 24 hours a day except while eating and brushing, according to the treatment instructions. After the first 6 months, night-time wear may be advised for the following 6 months.

Yes. Clear retainers are removable and can be taken out for eating and brushing. They should be worn according to the schedule provided by your orthodontist.

Keep your retainer clean as part of your regular oral hygiene routine. Permanent retainers require careful cleaning around the bonded wire, while removable retainers should be cleaned as instructed by your orthodontic team.

Contact your dentist or orthodontist promptly if the retainer becomes loose or breaks. Teeth may begin shifting if the retainer is not functioning properly, so it should be assessed and repaired as advised.

Teeth can gradually shift if retainers are not worn as instructed. Consistent retainer use is an important part of maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment.

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Retainer type, wearing schedule and duration of retention may vary between patients and are determined according to individual orthodontic treatment needs.

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Keep Your Smile Beautifully Aligned.

Retainers are an important part of maintaining the results achieved through orthodontic treatment. An individual consultation can help determine the appropriate retention option and wearing schedule for your teeth.

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