{"id":314,"date":"2021-06-16T19:22:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T19:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsaworthodontics.com\/?page_id=314"},"modified":"2021-08-10T11:14:42","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T11:14:42","slug":"orthodontic-retainers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/warsaworthodontics.com\/orthodontic-retainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Retainers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Regardless of your type of orthodontic treatment, a retainer is the most important part of your treatment plan. Retainers are necessary to reduce changes in tooth position. In order to maintain the smile you’ve worked so hard to achieve, you must continue to wear it after your treatment with braces<\/a> or Invisalign is complete.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n At your final orthodontic appointment, we will provide you with a custom-made retainer that is either removable or permanent. If it is removable, we will also give you instructions on how many days a week and how many hours per day you need to wear it. This length of time generally decreases as your teeth settle into their new positions.<\/p>\n It is recommended that you continue to wear your retainers for life! They stabilize your teeth so they do not shift around. If you fail to wear them, your teeth may move enough that you need additional orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n There are three common types:<\/p>\n Traditional removable retainers<\/strong>, also called Hawley retainers, utilize a metal wire that encloses the front teeth and an acrylic arch that sits in the roof of the mouth. The metal wires can be adjusted to finish treatment and continue minor movement of the front teeth as needed.<\/p>\n\n\t\tRetainers after Invisalign\u00ae<\/sup> and Braces\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n\t\tDo you have to wear retainers forever?\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n\t\tTypes of retainers\n\t<\/h3>\n\t