Retainers in Los Alamitos, CA
After orthodontic treatment with braces, wearing a retainer helps keep your new smile in place. For patients who need retainers in Los Alamitos, CA, Beachwood Dental provides custom removable retainers, with fixed retainers also available when needed.
Retainers are clear or metal trays worn in the mouth to help maintain tooth alignment after braces. Depending on your treatment plan and goals, our dentist or orthodontist will recommend how often you should wear yours. Over time, you may be able to wear it less often, but it’s important to schedule your visit soon after your braces are removed so your teeth stay in their corrected position.
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What to Expect
After having braces removed, patients can come in and have their teeth molded for custom retainers. Once our orthodontist has a clear impression of the patient’s teeth, our office will craft a retainer to suit the patients needs and fit comfortably into their mouth. It typically will take 1 – 2 weeks to have the retainers completed after the patient’s impression is retrieved. Once the retainer is ready, the patient will return to our office and have it fitted to ensure optimal comfort and structure is provided.
Aftercare
Patients can expect their retainers to last for several years if they are properly kept up and cleaned. When the retainer is not in use, patients should store it in the case and should clean it regularly with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Patients can return to their normal oral health care with regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash to ensure that the teeth remain in optimal health. If the retainer begins to wear out or is uncomfortable, then the patient can come into our office to have the retainer reassessed. Regular fittings and check ups will also be scheduled by our orthodontist.
Maintain Your Straighter Smile with Retainers in Los Alamitos, CA
Retainers help keep your orthodontic results from shifting back over time. If you want to maintain your straighter smile, Beachwood Dental offers custom retainers in Los Alamitos, CA designed to support your new tooth alignment and long-term oral health. Schedule a consultation with our dental office to keep your smile in good shape after braces.
