Orthodontic Retention
It can be hard to predict whose teeth will stay straight and whose will rotate after orthodontic treatment. In fact, most of our adult patients have had their retainers removed from when they were younger and their lower front teeth have started to crowd and overlap. Because of this our retention philosophy is long-term retention. We believe in protecting your investment in yourself through two types of retainers.
Permanent Fixed Wires
These retainers make sure that the most esthetic part of your smile stays perfect and there’s no need to remember to put your retainer in. They are a thin metal wire glued behind your upper and lower front teeth to ensure these teeth stay in their final positions
Removable Retainer
These retainers are a great option for improved oral hygiene and as extra insurance should a fixed retainer break. We use removable retainers to help the back teeth stay in their final positions. For our teens and adults we make a clear aligner tray and for our kids we make an upper Hawley retainer where they get to choose the colour and add a sticker to their retainer.
