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A custom retainer is a removable oral appliance made to fit your teeth precisely, holding them in their corrected positions following orthodontic treatment.
A custom retainer works by applying gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth to hold them in their final corrected positions, preventing natural shifting that can occur after orthodontic treatment.
A custom retainer helps by keeping your teeth in their final corrected positions, protecting the investment you made in orthodontic treatment and maintaining your smile for the long term.
Custom Retainers
Custom retainers keep teeth in their corrected positions after orthodontic treatment, preserving the results of your smile journey.
Custom retainers at Smile Image Dentists in Houston, TX are ideal for patients who have completed orthodontic treatment and want to preserve their results by preventing teeth from gradually shifting back to their original positions.
Custom retainers at Smile Image Dentists in Houston, TX involve taking impressions of the teeth following the completion of orthodontic treatment to create a precise, comfortable fit. Patients often find that wearing their retainer as directed makes it easy to maintain their results long into the future.
Custom retainers at Smile Image Dentists in Houston, TX typically require one to two visits to take impressions and fit the finished appliance. The fabrication process usually takes one to two weeks, after which patients can begin wearing their retainer right away.
Custom retainers at Smile Image Dentists in Houston, TX require consistent wear as directed, particularly in the months immediately following the completion of orthodontic treatment. Patients should clean their retainer regularly and contact the office promptly if it is lost, damaged, or begins to feel uncomfortable.
Recovery from custom retainers at Smile Image Dentists in Houston, TX is immediate, with no healing time needed after the fitting appointment. Some patients experience minor pressure or mild discomfort in the first day or two of wear, which typically fades quickly as the teeth adjust to the appliance.