Retainers

Once the active period is completed, your braces are removed. The next step is called retention. Retainers are utilized to hold your teeth in their new position until your bone, gums, and muscles adapt to the new teeth positions. You must wear your retainer as instructed, otherwise your teeth may move toward their original positions and the benefit of wearing your braces will be lost.

We will determine how long you need to wear your retainer. Time varies with each patient. Some people may need retainers for extended period of time in order to eliminate shifting of the teeth. In some cases, permanent retention may be necessary.

The retention period is an important part of your overall treatment and should not be neglected!

Remember, wear them in your mouth, not in your pocket. Retainers work when you follow our instructions.

Clean your retainers! After meals, clean all parts of the retainer with a brush.

Handle your retainers with care. Retainers are easy to lose. If you take your retainers out always place them in your retainer case for safety.

Removable Appliances

We sometimes use removable braces to correct bite problems and also influence the growth of the jaws in children. Timing and skill in the use of removable braces is essential for success.

Although removable braces can be removed from the mouth by a patient, they will only work if worn as prescribed.

We reserve the right to charge for all lost removable appliances and the current NHS replacement charge if £52.30.