Orthodontic Retention
Maintain your new smile with customized retainers that preserve alignment and protect long-term results.
The Process
Choose from:
Removable Clear (Essix) or Hawley retainers—easy to clean and adjustable.
Fixed (Bonded) retainers—thin wires bonded behind front teeth to provide continuous support without patient compliance
The Results
Long-term retention stabilizes your alignment by allowing tissues to adapt and preventing relapse. Most orthodontists now recommend a retention phase to solidify treatment success.
Care Tips After Retention
Wear your retainer as directed—initially full time, then nighttime indefinitely.
Clean removable retainers daily with gentle soap or denture cleaner; store safely.
For bonded retainers, use floss threaders or interdental brushes to maintain oral hygiene.
Why Choose Town Center Dental
We offer a full range of retention options personalized to your treatment history and lifestyle. With digital fittings, durable materials, and follow-up support, we're dedicated to keeping your smile beautifully in place—now and for years to come.
What is Orthodontic Retention?
Orthodontic retention is the phase following active treatment that helps your teeth remain in their corrected positions by using retainers. Without retention, teeth naturally tend to drift back.
Benefits of Retention
Preserves the beautifully aligned results significantly longer
Customizable solutions like fixed, removable, and clear options ensure comfort and effectiveness
Continuous protection—especially in high-risk cases—prevents relapse
When It’s Recommended
Immediately after braces or clear aligner treatment
Lifelong wear in many cases to prevent tooth movement over time
Particularly essential when teeth were severely rotated or shifted
