Retain A Perfect Smile

When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage of your treatment. Retainers must be worn according to the doctor’s instructions. If the retainer is not worn as instructed, your teeth can “relapse.” If significant movement occurs, orthodontic treatment may need to be repeated. Remember to remove your retainers before brushing, and brush your retainers before placing them back in your mouth.

Removable Retainers

Your retainers should be worn at all times with the exception of eating and brushing your teeth. Your retainer should also be removed when participating in sports that require a mouth guard or while swimming. After 6 months of full-time wear, we may revise your retention treatment, allowing the retainer to strictly be worn at night.
Hawley Retainers
Hawley Retainers
The Hawley retainer, one of the most common types, is a removable retainer made of a combination of metal wires and sturdy acrylic, and is designed to keep your teeth in place. This retainer is specially made from impressions of your teeth so that it fits snugly and comfortably in the roof of your mouth, while any wire or acrylic framing keeps your teeth in perfect position.
Hawley Retainers
Hawley Retainers
The Hawley retainer, one of the most common types, is a removable retainer made of a combination of metal wires and sturdy acrylic, and is designed to keep your teeth in place. This retainer is specially made from impressions of your teeth so that it fits snugly and comfortably in the roof of your mouth, while any wire or acrylic framing keeps your teeth in perfect position.
Clear Retainers
Clear Retainers
The clear retainer is a transparent removable retainer that fits over the entire arch of teeth. Similar to Invisalign trays, clear retainers have no wires. Clear retainers are easy to keep clean by simply brushing them on a daily basis.
Clear Retainers
Clear Retainers
The clear retainer is a transparent removable retainer that fits over the entire arch of teeth. Similar to Invisalign trays, clear retainers have no wires. Clear retainers are easy to keep clean by simply brushing them on a daily basis.
Fixed Retainers
Fixed Retainers
Bonded lingual retainers are cemented directly to the inside surface of your teeth. This is one of the best ways to prevent your teeth from shifting as it is permanently attached! As with removable retainers, it is important to keep them clean. When brushing, make sure to carefully clean the inside of your teeth as well as the wire.
Fixed Retainers
Fixed Retainers
Bonded lingual retainers are cemented directly to the inside surface of your teeth. This is one of the best ways to prevent your teeth from shifting as it is permanently attached! As with removable retainers, it is important to keep them clean. When brushing, make sure to carefully clean the inside of your teeth as well as the wire.

Get A Perfect Smile Today!

Please call one of our offices to schedule an appointment to learn more about the types of braces that we offer!

Center City: (215) 486-0181

Mt. Airy: (215) 935-4738