Orthodontics
Retainers are custom-made appliances worn after braces or aligners to help keep your teeth in their corrected positions. Teeth naturally tend to drift over time, so retention is an important part of orthodontic care.
They may be removable (clear or wire-based) or a thin fixed wire bonded behind the teeth. Your orthodontist will recommend the type and how long you should wear it.
Benefits
- Helps maintain your treatment result
- Reduces the tendency of teeth to relapse
- Comfortable and discreet
- Removable and fixed options
- Simple to care for
What to Expect
- Assessment at the end of active treatment
- Impression or scan for the retainers
- Fitting of removable or fixed retainers
- Instructions on wear time
- Regular review appointments
- Replacement or repair when required
Frequently Asked Questions
Many patients are advised to wear them long-term, with the schedule reducing over time. Your orthodontist will give personal advice.
Contact the clinic as soon as possible for a replacement so your teeth do not move.
Clean it daily, keep it in its case, and keep it away from heat and pets.
