After treatment

When your appliance comes off and your beautiful new smile is unveiled, the most important part of orthodontic treatment is just beginning – the retention phase.

During retention, we will give you a custom retainer to help you keep the results you’ve worked so hard for. It’s important to wear your retainer as directed, or your teeth will try to shift back to their pre-treatment positions!

After treatment
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Types of retainers

A custom retainer is part of every treatment at The Brace. We offer two main types of retainers at our practice - removable retainers and fixed retainers.

Removable retainers

Removable retainers look a bit like Invisalign® clear aligners. They are custom-made for your smile and can be taken out for eating, brushing and flossing.

For the best care of your removable retainer we recommend that you:

  • Keep it in its case at all times when not in use
  • Clean it gently and regularly with toothpaste
  • Keep it away from high heat (no hot water or dishwashers)
  • Avoid putting it in a napkin, as it will be easy to throw away!
  • Keep it away from pets
  • Alert us ASAP if your retainer is lost or damaged

Fixed retainers

Fixed retainers are thin metal bars attached behind your front six teeth. Most patients forget they are even wearing these retainers because they are so thin – but you need to pay special attention to cleaning the area when brushing your teeth.

Take the first step toward your dream smile

Before you can start retention, you have to start treatment! You can begin by booking a free consultation with our team today.

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Take the first step toward your dream smile
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