A retainer is a custom-made appliance that holds teeth in place after they have been moved with braces or Invisalign. There are two basic types of retainers: removable and permanent.
We want all of our patients to enjoy their beautiful smile for life, that’s why we offer several retainer options to our patients.
Hawley retainersHawley retainers are made with acrylic that is shaped to fit the backside of the teeth. An attached metal wire fits across the frontside of the teeth to maintain alignment.

Clear plastic retainers

These are removable retainers that are molded to perfectly fit the new position of your teeth.
Vivera retainers are clear, plastic trays molded to perfectly fit the new position of the teeth. We use the Vivera brand retainers from Invisalign.

Fixed Retainers

A fixed retainer is a wire that is bonded to the backside of your front teeth.