What is a retainer?
A retainer is a removable appliance that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their new, corrected position after your braces are removed. Drs. Cooper and Chockley use retainers made of a clear plastic that are virtually invisible. They generally have patients wear retainers full time for six weeks after braces are removed, then every night for an additional six to twelve months. After that time, they will be instructed to wear the retainer 2 or 3 nights a week for as long as they want their teeth to remain as perfect as they were when their braces were removed.
A retainer is a device worn full or part-time after braces have been removed. The retainer is designed to prevent your teeth from drifting or moving while the bone around your teeth hardens and stabilizes. The longer you wear your retainer, the better your chances that your teeth will not relapse. Retainers provide assurance that your teeth will stay in perfect alignment while your jaw continues to grow or develop.
A retainer is a removable appliance that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their new, corrected position after your braces are removed. Dr. Crist uses retainers that, depending on the patient’s preference, are highly colorful with different designs or are made of clear plastic that are virtually invisible. Typically, retainers are worn full-time for several months and then are worn just at bedtime for as long as they want their teeth to remain as perfect as they were when their braces were removed.
A retainer is a removable device that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their new, corrected position after your braces are removed. Dr. Dyken uses retainers made of a clear plastic that are virtually invisible. They generally have patients wear retainers full time for six months after braces are removed, then every night for an additional six to twelve months. After that time, they will be instructed to wear the retainer 2 or 3 nights a week for as long as they want their teeth to remain as perfect as they were when their braces were removed.
