Retainers and mouthguards

Retainers and mouthguards

Hold and protect your smile

After the active phase of orthodontic treatment, where we move and align your teeth, you start the next important phase, retention. Wearing retainers at the end of treatment is important as without them, your teeth will likely move back towards their original positions. This is because the ligaments holding your teeth to your jaw have been stretched and much like a piece of elastic, will try and move your teeth once your braces have been removed. To stop this from happening, we encourage all patients to wear retainers.

  • Retainers can be fixed or removable, we will advise you which will be best for you

  • It is important that you wear your retainers as we have asked you to otherwise you might find your teeth moving

  • Retention is a lifelong commitment, you need consider this before starting treatment

  • We can quickly make replacement retainers if you lose your original set but don’t leave it too long to tell us

If you play contact sports and want to protect your teeth during or after orthodontic treatment, we can also provide you with a comfortable custom made mouthguard. The mouthguard will help ensure any impact around your jaw will be less likely to cause damage to your teeth or braces. Your mouthguard should be regularly inspected and replaced if there are any signs of wear or if it no longer fits you.

“Wearing retainers has become a habit now. It’s been a few years since I finished treatment and my retainers are still doing their job keeping my teeth straight…”.

NEIL • ORTHODONTIC PATIENT

Protect your smile.

We know so many of you have been keen to start private treatment. We are open and welcoming new private patients. Contact us today.