What are retainers?
Retainers do exactly what their name says: they retain or hold your teeth from moving out of alignment, usually after braces have been removed. Some retainers are fixed in place, but usually they are removable to make cleaning them and your teeth easier. Some removable appliances are specially designed to move teeth or align jaws and probably should not be called “retainers,” although for convenience, they often are.
At the completion of the active part of orthodontic treatment, the braces are removed and retaining appliances (retainers) are fitted to hold the teeth steady in their new position. These appliances may be removable plates or wires fitted behind the teeth. Retainers play an important role in orthodontic treatment success. If they are not worn according to instructions, the teeth will move back towards their original position.
Retainers do exactly what their name says: they retain or hold your teeth from moving out of alignment, after braces have been removed. Some retainers are fixed in place, but usually they are removable to make cleaning them and your teeth easier. See the Retainers section for more information on how to take care of retainers.
Retainers do exactly what their name says: they retain or hold your teeth from moving out of alignment, usually after braces have been removed. Some retainers are fixed in place, but usually they are removable to make cleaning them and your teeth easier. Some removable appliances are specially designed to move teeth or align jaws and probably should not be called “retainers,” although for convenience, they often are. See the Retainers section for more information on how to take care of retainers.
Retainers do exactly what their name says: they retain or hold your teeth from moving out of alignment, usually after braces have been removed. Some retainers are fixed in place, but usually they are removable to make cleaning them and your teeth easier. Some removable appliances are specially designed to move your teeth or align jaws and probably should not be called “retainers,” although for convenience, they often are.
