The day your braces are removed will be a very exciting and rewarding day of celebration. At this time, retainers will be placed to hold the position of your teeth. Just as important as good cooperation was during your treatment, retainers are equally, if not more important. Faithful retainer wear is imperative to maintaining your straight smile. Retainers are generally worn full time (day and night) for the first six months following removal of your braces. From that time on, you will wear your retainers at night only, unless otherwise advised. We will provide you with a case to keep your retainer in for protection. If your retainer is lost or broken, please contact the office as soon as possible to avoid any movement of your teeth. Cleaning your retainer is easy; just brush it with your toothbrush and toothpaste after brushing your teeth. Never soak your retainer in hot water or mouthwash and never leave it in your back pocket where it can be broken.
After the first year of the retention phase, you will be dismissed. Your teeth will still have a slight tendency to move back to their original position, so continue to wear your retainers as often as possible and as long as they fit properly. This is very easy to do, and it will encourage less movement. If, at any time, you have any questions or should your retainers need adjusting, please contact our office. We’d love to see you again!