Retention

When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage of your treatment. The retention phase lasts for a minimum of 24 months. Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainers, so follow through with the hard work you’ve put in so far. Remember to remove your retainer before brushing, and brush your retainer before placing it back in your mouth.

Removable Retainers

Maxillary (upper) and Mandibular (lower) acrylic and wire retainers, which are removable, should be cleaned when you brush your teeth. To clean the retainers, brush the retainers daily with toothpaste (See: Retainer Care under Oral Hygiene). Remember not to use hot water as it can distort the appliance. You must be very careful when handling your upper retainers, as they are fragile and costly to replace. You are given a special case for your retainers please make sure you keep them in this case when not wearing.

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 mouthguard or while swimming. After 12 months of full-time wear, we may revise your retention treatment, allowing the retainer to strictly be worn at night.

Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainer wear, so follow through with the hard work you’ve put in so far.

addresses

Eastover Medical Park • 2711 Randolph Rd., Ste. 600 • Charlotte, NC 28207 • Phone: 704-334-7202 • Fax: 704-372-2690
Stonecrest Shopping Center • 7922 Rea Rd., Ste. A • Charlotte, NC 28277 • Phone: 704-334-7204 • Fax: 704-540-1626