Hamilton Orthodontics
Orthodontic Retention
Orthodontic Retention
You’ve worked hard for your beautiful smile; keep it that way!
Finally, your orthodontic treatment is complete and your smile is beautiful! However, your orthodontic journey isn’t quite finished. To keep your smile looking its best, you’ll have to wear a retainer to preserve and stabilize your results. Retainers are needed to control or limit potential changes in tooth position. They are used after treatment to hold teeth in their correct alignment while the surrounding gums, bone, and muscle adjust to the new positioning of your teeth.
Types of Retainers
Retainers are custom-made and can be removable or fixed.
- Removable retainers look similar to clear aligners.
- Fixed retainers consist of wires bonded behind the bottom and/or top teeth and are recommended for life.
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