Once your orthodontic treatment is complete, you will move to a retainer to maintain your results. Your retainer can protect the investment you made in money and time by holding your teeth in their new position while your jaw and gums stabilize. To address the demands of our many patients, Palmer Dental Group of Houston offers several high-quality retainer options, including a fixed or removable retainer. Dr. Palmer can help guide Houston, TX individuals through the orthodontic process and explain all the options to ensure the new smile is long-lasting.
When your braces are removed from your teeth, you will be fitted for your retainer. Dr. Palmer will take a digital impression of your teeth and ship it to a dental lab. As soon as your retainer is returned around 1 – 2 weeks later, we’ll schedule a visit at our Houston, TX practice. During this appointment, Dr. Palmer will make sure your retainer fits comfortably before you leave. He will also instruct you how often you have to use your retainer, as well as how to store and keep it clean.
Use a fixed or removable retainer from Palmer Dental Group of Houston to help keep your teeth in their new position after your orthodontic treatment. Proper use of a retainer can help prevent the need for a second orthodontic treatment down the line. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Palmer at our office in Houston, TX, and learn more about the advantages of retainers.
Retainers available at Palmer Dental Group of Houston play an important role in orthodontics, posing extensive advantages to promote beautiful and healthy smiles. Retainers offer several benefits, including: