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Retainers
Retainers help protect your new smile after braces or aligner treatment.
Overview
Retainers are used after orthodontic treatment to help hold teeth in their corrected position. Without retainers, teeth can shift back over time.
Who this is for
- Patients finishing braces treatment
- Patients completing aligners
- Patients whose teeth shifted after old braces
- Patients with broken or lost retainers
- Patients needing retention review
What treatment includes
- Retention assessment
- Removable or fixed retainer discussion
- Retainer fitting where appropriate
- Care instructions
- Follow-up advice
Benefits
- Helps reduce relapse
- Protects orthodontic results
- Can be removable or fixed depending on case
- Important long-term treatment phase
Frequently asked
Do I really need retainers?
Yes. Retainers are usually needed after orthodontic treatment to maintain tooth position.
What if I lost my retainer?
Book a review as soon as possible because teeth can shift when retainers are not worn.