What is a retainer?
A retainer is a simple, removable device that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their corrected position after the orthodontist removes the fixed (bonded) braces that were used to straighten your crooked teeth. Dr Rapaport prefers to have his patients wear their retainers (upper and lower for 4-6 months full time and then just at nights for years thereafter) for as long as they want their teeth to remain as perfect as they were the day the braces were removed. Dr. Rapaport uses a retainer that is virtually invisible because is is made of a durable shell of clear-transparent plastic that covers the teeth, similar to the way some items in the grocery store are vacuum-wrapped in a clear, tough cellophane covering. If they show signs of continuing to move, a bonded wire may be used behind the teeth.
A retainer is a removable appliance that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their newly corrected positions, after your braces are removed. Dr. Jensen’s patients wear retainers full time (24 hours/day) for two weeks after braces are removed, then every night for an additional twelve months. After that time, patients will be instructed to wear their retainers 2 or 3 nights a week for as long as they wish their teeth to remain as perfect as they were when their braces were removed. The retainers are made from clear strong but flexible acrylic called invisatain which is virtually invisible.
A retainer is a removable appliance that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their new, corrected position after your braces are removed. Dr. Housley and Dr. Dobson use retainers made of a clear plastic that are virtually invisible as well as colorful designer retainers that may be customized to the patients desires. They generally have patients wear retainers full time for six months after braces are removed, then every night for an additional six to twelve months. After that time, they will be instructed to wear the retainer 2 or 3 nights a week for as long as they want their teeth to remain as perfect as they were when their braces were removed.
A retainer is removable wire and plastic appliance. It is worn after your braces have been removed. Even though your teeth are straight and where they should be, the size may not be firmly set in place. A retainer holds the teeth in place while the size hardens. The retainer can be taken out when you eat but otherwise you should wear it as instructed by your orthodontist.
