Retainers

When you finish treatment with braces or aligners and we unveil your beautiful new smile, the most important part of your orthodontic treatment is just beginning. This is when we fit you with a custom retainer so you can keep your new smile for life.

Retainers

Do I have to wear a retainer?

Yes. Retainers are extremely important if you want to keep the smile results you’ve worked so hard for. That’s because your teeth will want to shift back to their pre-treatment positions if they are not held in place by a retainer.

Do I have to wear a retainer?

Types of retainers at Wired Orthodontics

At Wired Orthodontics, we offer two types of retainers – fixed retainers and removable retainers.

Fixed retainers

Fixed retainers are thin metal wires that are fixed behind your front six teeth, right up near the gum line. Because fixed retainers are so small, most people forget they are even wearing them.

Fixed retainers are nice because you never have to worry about misplacing them, but you do need to pay extra attention to brushing around the area to prevent any trapped food or plaque buildup.

Removable 3M retainers

We also offer custom 3M retainers, which are removable and look a bit like Invisalign® clear aligners. These aligners are stain-resistant and highly durable.

You should make sure to remove your retainers whenever you eat or drink liquids other than water. When removed, please place your retainers in their case to prevent you from losing them.

You should also gently brush your retainers when you brush your teeth to keep them clean.

Start your smile journey today

Before you can get fitted with your custom retainer, you have to complete orthodontic treatment! You can get started with a free consultation in Nundah or Caboolture.

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