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Orthodontic retainers are an important step in preserving your smile after orthopaedic braces or clear aligner treatments. Because teeth have memory and try to shift back into their previous position, wearing this type of appliance will help protect your current tooth alignment and reduce the risk of orthodontic relapse.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]We include complimentary retainers with each orthopaedic braces or clear aligners case that we complete. Depending on your age, preferences and extent of treatment, these appliances can be either fixed or removable.<\/p>\n
Fixed ones are thin wires that are bonded behind the back of your teeth. They\u2019re typically used just behind the lower front teeth or sometimes behind the upper front teeth.<\/p>\n
Removable retainers look more like clear aligners but feel slightly more rigid.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb background_color=\u00bb#e2eaf0″ sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″ custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb3be8f564-e5b4-4cb4-90e0-f0f0328ec7f6″ header_2_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||||false|false\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]Plan to wear your appliances all day every day for the first three months after the completion of your teeth straightening or orthopaedic treatment. After that, you can transition to only wearing them at night while you sleep. Plan on sleeping in them indefinitely, as they will help keep your teeth in the correct alignment pattern. Even if it\u2019s been 10-20 years since the completion of treatment, your teeth will instinctively want to drift back out of alignment.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb50px|30px|50px|30px|true|true\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb background_color=\u00bb#e2eaf0″ sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb3be8f564-e5b4-4cb4-90e0-f0f0328ec7f6″ header_2_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||||false|false\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000″ custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]Fixed retainers will need to be cleaned with a toothbrush and floss each day. Floss threaders or a water flosser will allow you to reach under the flosser to clean those spaces as well as between the teeth involved.<\/p>\n
Removable ones should be cleaned with room temperature water, antimicrobial soap and a soft toothbrush each time they\u2019re removed. Be sure to store them in a dry place out of the reach of pets or small children.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\u00bbon|tablet\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color=\u00bbgcid-a7422b2f-47f3-46f2-9b9e-dc87bab6d79c\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb60px|60px|60px|60px|true|true\u00bb custom_padding_tablet=\u00bb30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true\u00bb custom_padding_phone=\u00bb20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{%22gcid-a7422b2f-47f3-46f2-9b9e-dc87bab6d79c%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4″ _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-watermark-big.png\u00bb title_text=\u00bblogo-watermark-big\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb max_width=\u00bb30px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1″ _module_preset=\u00bb_initial\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bbPoppins|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb40px\u00bb header_2_line_height=\u00bb1.2em\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=\u00bb32px\u00bb header_2_font_size_phone=\u00bb20px\u00bb header_2_font_size_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]<\/p>\n
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