Retention

When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage of your treatment. The retention phase lasts for a minimum of 24 months. Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainer, so be sure to follow through with the hard work you’ve put in so far. Remember to remove your retainer before brushing, and brush your retainer before placing it back in your mouth.

Removable Retainers

A maxillary wrap-around retainer is your upper retainer, which is removable. You must be very careful when handling your upper retainer, as it is fragile and costly to replace. You will be given a special case for your retainer; please make sure you keep your retainer in this case when you are not wearing it. To clean your retainer, brush it using toothpaste and warm water, and occasionally clean it with a denture cleaner.

Your retainer should be worn at all times with the exception of eating and brushing your teeth. Your retainer should also be removed when participating in sports that require a mouthguard or while swimming. After 12 months of full-time wear, we may revise your retention treatment, allowing the retainer to strictly be worn at night.

Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainer, so follow through with the hard work you’ve put in so far.