RETAINERS & MAINTENANCE
Keep Your Smile Straight — For Life.
Retainers are the most important step after orthodontic treatment. We fit, monitor, and replace retainers to protect the investment you made in your smile.
WHAT WE TREAT
What Are Retainers and Why Do You Need Them?
After braces or aligners move your teeth into position, retainers hold them there. Teeth have a natural memory — without a retainer, they begin shifting back within weeks. Retainers are typically worn full-time for 3–6 months, then nightly long-term. We offer fixed (permanent) and removable retainers based on your needs.
WHO IT HELPS
Who Needs a Retainer?
Post-Braces Patients
Anyone completing braces treatment needs a retainer immediately to prevent teeth from shifting back.
Post-Aligner Patients
Clear aligner treatment ends with a precise retainer to lock in every millimeter of tooth movement.
Previous Orthodontic Patients
Had braces years ago and noticed shifting? A new retainer can stop further movement now.
HOW IT WORKS
How We Fit and Maintain Your Retainer
01
Post-Treatment Scan
At your final appointment, we take a precise digital scan of your completed smile.
02
Retainer Fitting
Your custom retainer is ready within days. We check fit and make any adjustments needed.
03
Wear Schedule
Full-time for 3–6 months, then nightly indefinitely to protect your results.
04
Long-Term Check-Ins
Annual retainer appointments ensure it still fits and your smile stays stable.
OUR OPTIONS
Types of Retainers We Offer
Most Durable
Hawley Retainer
Classic removable retainer with a wire across the front. Durable, adjustable, easy to clean.
Lifespan: 5–10 years
Most Discreet
Essix / Clear Retainer
Clear plastic that fits over the entire tooth surface. Virtually invisible when worn.
Lifespan: 2–5 years
Set & Forget
Fixed / Bonded
A thin wire permanently bonded behind the front teeth. No compliance required — always working.
Lifespan: 10+ years
Ready to Protect Your Smile Investment?
Don’t let years of orthodontic work go to waste. Get a properly fitted retainer — or replace a worn-out one — before your teeth start shifting.