Retention treatment in Morristown

Retention

At Goldkind Family Orthodontics, we are committed to delivering exceptional straight smiles to all of our clients throughout Morristown NJ. Count on Dr. Goldkind and his team to go the extra mile and provide you with the best orthodontic care at every turn from conception to retention.

What Is Retention?

After your braces are removed, your teeth remain a bit loose and susceptible to shifting until the bone gradually fills in – solidifying the teeth in their new position. As such, retainers are necessary to hold your teeth in the right place (keeping them from moving back to their original position) while the bone hardens. This phase of your orthodontic process is known as retention.

Retention usually lasts at least 12 months, beginning with 2 months of full-time retainer usage followed by 10 months of nightly retainer usage. After that, we recommend wearing your retainer while you sleep as often as possible.

Retainer Care Instructions

Never wear retainers while you are eating. Store the retainer in its included case during mealtimes, then reinsert afterwards.

Clean your retainer at least once a day with a toothbrush.

Soak your retainer in a cup of warm water mixed with Efferdent or Polident to get it extra clean.

Never place your retainer in hot water, on hot car dashboards, in pockets, or in napkins.

Always keep your retainer in its case when it is not being used.

If you break or lose your retainer, contact our office in Morristown right away. Please bring the broken retainer with you when coming into our office as well.

Different Types of Retainers:

Hawley Retainer

The Hawley retainer is the most common type of retainer. It is removable and can be used on both the upper and lower teeth. Hawley retainers are made of two distinctive parts – acrylic and wire. The acrylic covers either the roof of the mouth or the inside surface of the lower teeth depending on if the retainer is made for the top or bottom row of teeth. The acrylic can be personalized from an assortment of colors. The wire portion of the retainer wraps around the outer surface of the teeth and is unique to each patient’s mouth.

Invisible Retainers

These retainers are virtually impossible to notice. They are made from a lightweight plastic and fit over the teeth like a glove. This type of retainer is ideal when no additional movement is necessary.

Permanent Retainers

Permanent retainers are bonded to the back of the teeth similarly to the way braces are attached to the front of the teeth. After your permanent retainer is installed, you will never have to worry about your teeth shifting to a crooked position again.

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Dr. Goldkind and his team are always eager to help any and all patients and hopes to create as many beautiful smiles as possible. If you are in search of a new orthodontist in Morristown, NJ contact Dr.Goldkind!

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Retention treatment in Morristown

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Retainer Care Instructions

Different Types of Retainers:

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