Permanent Retainers

Permanent retainers are often recommended by orthodontists after braces to prevent your teeth from moving back to their original place. Permanent or fixed retainers are made from braided wire that is glued to your teeth.

Most orthodontists use a mixture of permanent and removable retainers for the best long-term results.

The pros of a permanent retainer are:

• You don’t have to remember to put it on.
• No on knows it is there except for you.
• It does not affect the way you speak.
• You can’t lose it.
• They very rarely break.
• It keeps your teeth in place.

It is very important that you keep your permanent retainer clean with regular flossing using floss threaders. It is also important that you avoid biting into hard foods with your front teeth. This will ensure the retainer stays in place.

Permanent retainers are a great way to ensure that your teeth stay in place!