{"id":28116,"date":"2018-05-11T16:39:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T16:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/?page_id=28116"},"modified":"2023-07-31T15:48:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T15:48:10","slug":"retainers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/treatments\/retainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Retainers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f8f6f3&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/othodontic-retainers.webp&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;140px||140px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;12px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"breadcrumb\" role=\"navigation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/\" rel=\"v:url\" property=\"v:title\">Home<\/a> &raquo; <\/div><!-- .breadcrumbs -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;281px||133px|||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px|0px|0px|0px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; 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The purpose of retainers is to stabilize the work that braces have done, helping to ensure that your teeth will remain in their new positions. 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The type of retainer recommended for you will depend on your specific orthodontic needs and the recommendations of your orthodontist. It&#8217;s important to follow the instructions provided and wear your retainer as prescribed to ensure the long-term stability of your orthodontic results.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;dentalsection2&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_whatis3 col_rev&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;15px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;33px||33px|30px|true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hawley Retainers:<\/strong> Hawley retainers consist of a plastic acrylic base that rests against the roof of the mouth or the tongue-side of the lower teeth. They also have a wire component that wraps around the front teeth, keeping them in place. These retainers are adjustable and can be customized with various colors and designs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear Retainers:<\/strong> Clear retainers, also known as Essix retainers, are made of a transparent plastic material that fits snugly over your teeth. They are discreet and offer a more aesthetic option compared to other types of retainers. Clear retainers are removable and should be worn as instructed by your orthodontist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fixed Retainers:<\/strong> Fixed retainers, also called bonded or permanent retainers, are small wires that are bonded to the back of the teeth. These retainers are not removable and provide continuous support to prevent teeth from shifting. Fixed retainers are typically used for the lower front teeth, where the risk of relapse is higher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Removable Retainers:<\/strong> Removable retainers, like the Essix retainer, can be taken out for eating, brushing, and flossing. They are made of a clear plastic material and should be worn as instructed by your orthodontist to maintain the alignment of your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miamiimplantdentist.com\/ortho\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/oral-hygiene-retainer.webp&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;dentalsection8&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sec_faq&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ededed&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_position=&#8221;inside&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;15px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>ADDITIONAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ORTHODONTIC RETAINERS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;16px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long do I need to wear my orthodontic retainer?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#30cbf2 1%|#f4f4f4 1%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The duration of retainer wear varies depending on your specific orthodontic treatment and individual factors. In most cases, orthodontists recommend wearing retainers full-time for the first few months after braces or aligner treatment. After that, you may transition to wearing them only at night. However, it&#8217;s essential to follow your orthodontist&#8217;s instructions as they may recommend a longer duration of retainer wear to maintain the alignment of your teeth effectively.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I clean my orthodontic retainer?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#30cbf2 1%|#f4f4f4 1%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]To keep your retainer clean and free from bacteria buildup, it&#8217;s crucial to establish a regular cleaning routine. Removable retainers, such as Hawley or clear retainers, can be gently brushed with a soft toothbrush using mild soap or non-abrasive toothpaste. Avoid using hot water or harsh chemicals that could damage the retainer. Fixed retainers can be cleaned by using floss threaders or interdental brushes to reach underneath the wire and remove any plaque or debris.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I wear my old retainer if I haven&#8217;t worn it for a while?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#30cbf2 1%|#f4f4f4 1%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It is generally not recommended to wear an old retainer that you haven&#8217;t used for an extended period. Teeth may have shifted during the time you were not wearing the retainer, and the old retainer may no longer fit properly or provide the necessary support. It is best to consult with your orthodontist if you have not been wearing your retainer consistently to determine the best course of action, which may involve getting a new retainer or exploring other options to maintain your teeth alignment.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\"><\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What should I do if my retainer feels tight or uncomfortable?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#30cbf2 1%|#f4f4f4 1%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>If your retainer feels tight or uncomfortable, it could indicate changes in your teeth alignment or that the retainer needs adjustment. Contact our office to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. We will evaluate the fit of your retainer and make any necessary modifications to ensure it provides the proper support while maintaining your teeth alignment. 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