Post-Treatment Care: Retainers

Congratulations on achieving your ideal alignment. The final phase of treatment—retention—is crucial for maintaining your beautiful results.

The Importance of Retention

After your orthodontic treatment concludes, the soft tissues and bone surrounding your teeth require time to stabilize in their new positions. If left unchecked, teeth have a natural tendency to shift back toward their original spots (relapse). Consistent retainer wear acts as the permanent safeguard, ensuring the investment you made in your smile lasts a lifetime.

Our Durable Clear Retainers

Our preferred retainers are fabricated from a specialized, high-density thermoplastic material. This material is significantly thicker and more durable than the standard aligners used for active tooth movement. While the aligners focused on moving teeth, the retainer is built to passively hold them firmly in place for years of nighttime wear.

Dual Benefit: Protection from Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

An added advantage of the custom, robust design is the retainer’s ability to serve a secondary function. Because it creates a protective, custom-fit barrier between the upper and lower arches, your clear retainer offers light-duty protection against the forces of teeth clenching and grinding (bruxism). This helps to minimize the natural wear and tear on your enamel that can occur at night.

• Please Note: While our retainers provide excellent light protection, individuals experiencing moderate to severe grinding should consult with their doctor for a dedicated, heavy-duty nightguard solution.