Retainers
Burtonsville, MD
Safeguarding your investment in your smile
Congratulations on completing your orthodontic treatment and achieving the smile of your dreams. At Bespoke Orthodontics, we emphasize the importance of wearing retainers to maintain the results of your orthodontic treatment and safeguard your investment in your smile. We offer custom retainer options made to the specifications of your teeth to ensure they remain perfectly aligned over time.
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The Importance of Wearing Retainers After Aligning Your Teeth
The retention phase is an essential part of your orthodontic journey. It is as important as the treatment phase, keeping your teeth from shifting back to their original position over time. Wearing your retainers as instructed will prevent relapse and ensure you maintain the results of your orthodontic treatment for a lifetime.
What Are the Types of Retainers?
The following is a look at the types of retainers we offer right here at our Burtonsville practice:
Hawley Retainers: Hawley retainers are custom-created from molded hard plastic or acrylic plates that fit over the roof of the mouth or behind the teeth, with wires that wrap around your teeth. We can adjust the metal wires, if needed, to make minor corrections to the alignment of your smile. Hawley retainers are durable and adjustable, providing an exceptionally effective solution to safeguard your smile.
Essix Clear Retainers: These mouthguard-like clear retainers offer a less noticeable option to maintain the new alignment of your smile. Like Hawley retainers, they are custom-crafted to the specifications of your teeth and bite, providing a comfortable, snug fit and excellent protection for your smile.
Vivera Retainers by Invisalign: Vivera retainers are custom-crafted by an Invisalign laboratory. They are created using the same state-of-the-art technology used for Invisalign clear aligners, providing a precise and comfortable fit. You'll receive four sets of retainers, providing backups to ensure continuity of care in case one is lost or damaged.
Night Guards for Nighttime Bruxism
In addition to retainers, Dr. Callahan provides custom-fitted night guards for patients who grind and clench their teeth in their sleep, a condition known as bruxism. These protective mouthguards are tailored to the position of your teeth, helping alleviate stress on your jaw during sleep. They protect your teeth from excessive wear and fracture and may improve the symptoms of TMJ pain.
How Long Will You Need to Wear Retainers?
How long you need to wear your retainers depends on your smile's unique needs. Most patients need to wear retainers both day and night for approximately 4 to 6 months. After this period, we typically recommend wearing your retainers during the night to keep your teeth beautifully aligned.
Retainers Near Me in Burtonsville, MD
Ensuring the stability of your orthodontic treatment is paramount, and our team at Bespoke Orthodontics is here to guide you every step of the way. If you're nearing the completion of your orthodontic treatment or need a new retainer, Dr. Callahan and her team will recommend the ideal retainer solution to safeguard your smile.
Call us at 301-857-9096 or complete our online form to request an appointment today.