Retainers
Maintaining Your Beautiful Smile for a Lifetime
Retention is a way to keep teeth in their desired position and a retainer is the appliance that is used. A period of time is needed to stabilize the final tooth positions so that the surrounding bone and soft tissues can conform to your new dental alignment. Your teeth will move throughout your lifetime and wearing retainers can prevent your teeth from going back to their original position again.
Opting for retainer treatment services at Peachtree Orthodontics in Sandy Springs, GA, ensures patients receive top-tier, personalized care that effectively maintains their beautiful smiles, leveraging the latest in orthodontic technology and a commitment to excellence.
Types of Retainers
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Essix Retainer
Essix retainers are removable retainers made entirely of transparent plastic which makes them less noticeable than traditional wire retainers. -
Hawley Retainer
The Hawley retainer is a removable retainer, which consists of a metal wire that typically surrounds the six anterior teeth and keeps them in place. -
Permanent Retainers
Depending on your bite, you may do well with “permanent” (called “fixed”) orthodontic retainers. A wire is attached to the backside of your teeth.
Each individual retainer is suggested depending on the bite and the nature of the case.
