Why Should I Wear My Retainer?

Retainers are post-orthodontic appliances used to prevent your teeth from drifting back into their original misaligned positions. Retainers can be removable or a permanent fixed appliance. After orthodontic treatment, retainers are a critical appliance for smile maintenance!

Benefits of Wearing Your Retainer After Orthodontic Treatment

We understand that wearing your retainer every night can be hard to keep up with. However, we encourage you to not skip out on this crucial step for maintaining your smile. Retainers are designed to:

• Maintain Your Bite Alignment – Orthodontic treatment corrects your teeth and bite alignment. Afterwards, wearing your retainer as directed helps your bite stay aligned. If your bite shifts, it can cause issues such as difficulty eating, uneven tooth wear, and TMJ disorder.
• Prevent Alignment Relapse – Teeth have a natural tendency to shift back to their original positions. Custom-made retainers are designed to maintain your straight smile and keep your teeth in place to prevent relapse.
• Protect Your Investment – Orthodontic treatment typically requires a significant amount of money and time. Retainers help protect your orthodontic results and prevent any shifting or changes in your bite and tooth alignment.
• Stabilize Your Teeth – After you complete your orthodontic treatment, your teeth will need some time to completely settle into their new positions. Retainers help stabilize and support your teeth as they get used to their corrected alignment.

Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment in Littleton, CO

At Summit Family Orthodontics, we take great pride in offering a full suite of orthodontic services to help you and your children achieve straighter, healthier smiles. Our orthodontic services include:

• Clear, Metal, and Self-Ligating Braces
• Headgear
• Palatal Expanders
• Space Maintainers
• Invisalign^® Clear Aligner Therapy
• Retainers

Are you looking for a trustworthy orthodontic team in Littleton, CO? Please contact Summit Family Orthodontics to schedule a consultation at our office! We look forward to helping you love your smile.

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