Your teeth want to drift back to where they started. A retainer keeps them where they belong.
Retainers are included in your treatment fee, and Dr. Schuler follows up to make sure your smile stays on track.
Keeping your new smile straight for life.
Your teeth want to drift back to where they started. A retainer keeps them where they belong.
Retainers are included in your treatment fee, and Dr. Schuler follows up to make sure your smile stays on track.
A thin, clear tray made to fit your teeth.
We make retainers in our own office, so if yours is lost or broken, we can get you a replacement quickly.
Wear it full-time for the first 3 months, then every night. Teeth can shift at any age, so nightly wear long-term is the best way to protect your results.
You may have a slight lisp for the first few days. Reading or talking out loud helps you adjust faster.
Brush it daily with cool or lukewarm water, since hot water can warp it. Keep it in its case whenever it's out of your mouth; most lost retainers end up wrapped in a napkin or chewed by a pet. Keep it away from heat like hot cars and dishwashers, take it out to eat and before swimming, and bring it to every follow-up visit. Never adjust it yourself. Call us if it feels loose, tight, or cracked.
Call us right away. Going even a few days without a retainer can let teeth start to shift. Because we make retainers in our own office, we can get you a replacement quickly.
Yes. Your retainers are included in your treatment fee.
Often, yes. Depending on how much they've moved, a new retainer may be enough, or a short course of treatment may be needed. Schedule a visit and Dr. Schuler will let you know your options.
Yes. Whether you need a replacement, a repair, or just a check on how your teeth are holding up, we're happy to help, even if you weren't treated here.
Schedule a free consult with Dr. Schuler. We're happy to answer your questions in English or Spanish.