Removable Retainers
Removable Retainers
Removable Retainers
The most commonly used design today is the clear retainer: a custom-made, clear plastic tray worn over your teeth. These trays maintain the positions of all the teeth as well as the bite.
They are typically worn nightly for as long as you want to prevent your teeth from shifting.
Fixed Retainers
Removable Retainers
Removable Retainers
Fixed retainers are wires glued behind your front teeth, where they’re not visible, to help keep them straight. They only hold the front teeth in place and can be damaged without you knowing. For this reason, they’re often used together with removable retainers.
These are typically kept indefinitely and should be monitored by our team or your general dentist to ensure the wire remains intact. Regular brushing and flossing (using interdental brushes or special floss) at home, paired with professional cleans at your dentist, are essential for keeping the area around your wires clean.