You’ve spent months (or years) achieving the perfect smile. The day your braces come off is a celebration—but it’s also the day the most important phase of your treatment begins: Retention.
Why do teeth move?
Teeth are not fixed in bone like nails in wood; they sit in a flexible ligament. After treatment, your teeth have a “memory” and want to drift back to their old, crooked positions. This is called relapse.
Your Retention Options
At The Orthodontic Centre, we provide several ways to keep your smile straight:
- Fixed Retainers: A tiny, discreet wire bonded to the back of your front teeth. You’ll forget it’s even there!
- Clear Retainers: Similar to an Angel Aligner, these are worn at night to “lock” your teeth in place while you sleep.
The Lifetime Guarantee
Wearing your retainer as directed is the only way to ensure your investment lasts a lifetime. If you lose or break your retainer, it is vital to contact us immediately before any movement occurs.
Lost your retainer? Don’t let your teeth shift! Call our Glen Waverley clinic today for a replacement.