Invisible Retainers
We have removed the braces and made you a set of removable clear retainers.
The retainers will RETAIN the position of your teeth. Please wear them FULL TIME for the next 2 days and nights; then just at night while you sleep.
Retainer Rules
- Take them out of your mouth to eat, or drink.
- When not in your mouth keep them in the retainer box.
- Keep away from pets they like to use them as chew toys.
- Wear every night to prevent the teeth from shifting.
- If your retainer feels too tight it means the teeth are trying to shift. WEAR THEM MORE until tightness abates.
- If you loose the retainers or they break etc., we will need to make a new mold and replace the retainer.
- Retainer Brite is the recommended product to keep your retainers clean. Ordering information: 1-800-866-6884 - www.smileshop.com
Permanent Retainers
We have placed a permanent retainer behind your front teeth. This retainer will RETAIN the position of these teeth while the remaining permanent teeth erupt. We typically remove this retainer once all the permanent teeth have erupted. At that time either a removable retainer is made or further orthodontics is begun.
Retainer Rules
- Be careful biting into foods with the front teeth to prevent breakage of the retainer.
- Keep the teeth and gums clean around the retainer. An oral irrigator like a Waterpik works well.
- If teeth seem to be moving or spacing the retainer may be broken. Call our office right away for repair.