Custom Retainers
Retainers are custom devices designed to hold your teeth in place. They’re often prescribed after orthodontic treatment, such as braces, to keep your bite in place after it’s been reshaped or corrected.
At Fast Braces® Fresno we have state of the art technology & equipment to scan your teeth, print a 3-D mold, and make you custom clear plastic removable retainers in our office in 1 business day. Whether you had your braces though Fast Braces® Fresno or somewhere else, we are here to help you have your mouth health, teeth straight and keep your beautiful smile.
Wearing a retainer can be irritating at times, but it’s a mild inconvenience compared to having to go through having braces all over again.
Types Of Retainers
There are three types of retainers that are prescribed after you’ve had your braces removed. One type will be prescribed to keep your teeth from moving and to keep them permanently in their new place. The 2 types of retainers used by Dr. Tom @ Fast Braces® Fresno are the clear plastic retainer and the bonded retainer.
Clear plastic retainer
The best kind of retainer is a removable type. Also called a molded retainer, it’s designed to mold to and fit the new position of your teeth perfectly.
Clear plastic retainers have become popular in recent years because they’re virtually invisible and more likely to be worn. This retainer isn’t the same thing as alignment trays, which are used to straighten teeth, not prevent them from moving out of position.
As for wear and use, be sure to follow your prescribed instructions to prevent tooth movement.
Bonded retainer
The second type is called a bonded retainer. It’s attached to your teeth after your braces are removed to keep them in place for the first few months after treatment.
A bonded retainer is recommended if you need to always wear your retainer as a follow-up to orthodontic treatment.
Hawley retainer
The last type of retainer is another removable type. Hawley retainers, also called wire retainers, can be taken out for cleaning and for eating meals.
Having a removable retainer doesn’t mean it’s any less important for you to wear your retainer and follow your orthodontist’s instructions. We recommend if your orthodontist has prescribed this type of retainer, you schedule an appointment with Fast Braces® Fresno and have a scan done and become a part of our exclusive club called The Retainer Club. Using a clear plastic retainer is the best way to insure that you keep your beautiful smile for a lifetime.
