Treatment
Retainers
Custom retainers that hold your teeth in their new position after orthodontic treatment.
A retainer is a custom device that keeps your teeth in place after braces or aligners. It stops them from drifting back toward their old position.
An impression or digital scan of your teeth is taken, and a retainer is made to fit them exactly. You wear it on the schedule your dentist recommends.
Wearing your retainer protects the results of your orthodontic treatment, so the straight smile you worked for stays that way.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about retainers.
Anyone who has finished braces or clear aligners, and sometimes people who need minor help holding teeth in position.
Getting one made is quick and comfortable, with just an impression or digital scan.
One short visit to take the impression or scan, then the retainer is ready soon after.
Wear it as directed and clean it regularly. Skipping it can let your teeth shift and undo your results.
There is no recovery. It may feel snug for the first few days as you get used to it.
