Retainers in New Haven County, CT and Fairfield County
Keep Your Smile Beautiful With Retainers
You’ve worked hard to achieve your dream smile with braces or Invisalign aligners. Don’t let all that effort go to waste! To keep your teeth looking their best and prevent them from shifting back to their original positions, you’ll need to wear a retainer.
Wearing a retainer is like an insurance policy for your newly aligned smile. Thankfully, we offer affordable retainer options for your convenience so that you can lock in your treatment results for years to come. Our outstanding orthodontists at CT Braces will guide you through this essential “retention phase,” ensuring you stay informed and comfortable while safeguarding your smile.
Why Orthodontic Retainers Are Important
We know you’re excited that you’ve completed the journey to align your teeth and get a healthy bite. Now, you’re ready for the final step to protect your amazing transformation. The final retention phase of your journey is a lifelong commitment, but it’s really simple: it involves wearing retainers. These custom-made appliances fit over or behind your teeth to help keep your teeth in their new positions.
Retainers are essential because your teeth aren’t completely stable right after orthodontic treatment. The bones, gums, and muscles around your teeth need time to adjust to their new positions and secure them in place. Wearing a retainer helps prevent your teeth from becoming misaligned again.
If you have removable retainers, similar to Invisalign aligners, it’s vital that you wear them consistently to ensure their effectiveness. We recommend you wear them for 20-22 hours daily for about the first three months after you complete braces or clear aligner treatment. Depending on the unique nature of your case, our doctors will inform you when you’ll be able to start wearing them only at night.
Types of Retainers Available At CT Braces
The in-house retainers we provide to our patients can be clear and removable or hidden and bonded, both are discreet, efficient options. At CT Braces we always provide the most efficient personalized treatments, and the type of retainer you receive will be based on what best suits your needs and preferences.
Let’s explore the two types of retainers we offer to keep your smile aligned and healthy!
Vivera Retainers
Vivera retainers are the ultimate removable smile protectors. Made from the same amazing SmartTrack material as Invisalign aligners; they’re tough, clear, and custom-made just for you. We offer these retainers because they’re more durable than other clear retainers on the market, so you can be confident they’ll be extremely resistant to cracks and breaks.
For even more peace of mind, Vivera comes with extra replacements, so you’re always prepared. Plus, they’re strong enough to handle even the toughest teeth grinders.
Bonded Retainers
Bonded, or lingual, retainers are long-lasting and discreet, and you don’t have to worry about misplacing them. They work by having a thin, durable wire bonded to the back of your lower teeth to stabilize your new smile.
A bonded retainer can last up to 20 years, and because it is hidden from view, most people won’t even notice that you have one. Though it’s a great choice, not everyone is a good candidate for this kind of retainer, so we will be sure to discuss whether this is a suitable option for you.
Removable
Vivera retainers are the ultimate removable smile protectors. Made from the same amazing SmartTrack material as Invisalign aligners; they’re tough, clear, and custom-made just for you. We offer these retainers because they’re more durable than other clear retainers on the market, so you can be confident they’ll be extremely resistant to cracks and breaks.
For even more peace of mind, Vivera comes with extra replacements, so you’re always prepared. Plus, they’re strong enough to handle even the toughest teeth grinders.
Permanent
Bonded, or lingual, retainers are long-lasting and discreet, and you don’t have to worry about misplacing them. They work by having a thin, durable wire bonded to the back of your lower teeth to stabilize your new smile.
A bonded retainer can last up to 20 years, and because it is hidden from view, most people won’t even notice that you have one. Though it’s a great choice, not everyone is a good candidate for this kind of retainer, so we will be sure to discuss whether this is a suitable option for you.
Keep Your Teeth Straight With Retainers from CT Braces!
We are passionate about ensuring you’re happy with the new, healthy smile you worked hard to achieve. That’s why we offer the most advanced and discreet retainer options on the market. Your beautiful smile should be protected, and Vivera or bonded retainers make that possible.
After you’ve completed your braces or Invisalign treatment, our doctors will discuss which type of retainer is best for you. Whichever option you choose, you can always reach out to us if your retainer is lost, damaged, or if you have any questions. The CT Braces team is here to help make sure you maintain your fabulous smile!
