Retainers
Keeping Your Smile And Bite In Place!
Once your braces come off, it's important to follow up by using retainers. At Kahan Orthodontics, we offer several options for retainers, including clear retainers, Vivera retainers, Permanent bonded retainers and Hawley retainers.
RETAINER TYPES Choose between four terrific retainer options
Clear Retainers
Clear retainers are the most common removable retainer Kahan Orthodontics offers. These are removable retainers that are molded to perfectly fit the new position of your teeth
- Virtually invisible
- Less bulky
- Less likely to affect speech
Vivera Retainers
Vivera retainers are made by the same technology used to make Invisalign aligners. The retainers are custom made from a scan of your teeth so you will benefit from a precise and more comfortable fit. These come as a set of four upper and lower clear retainers. We keep scans on file, so if you lose all four, it is easy to get replacements made without an extra office visit!
- Virtually invisible
- Made with same technology as Invislaign
- Four sets of retainers included
- Scan of your teeth is on file at our office
Permanent Bonded Retainers
Permanent retainers fit on the inside of the front teeth. It is a small wire that holds your teeth in place and prevents them from moving after orthodontic treatment. These retainers are popular since they protect the front teeth from shifting without the need for a removable retainer. The bottom front teeth are also the most likely to shift.
- Helps prevent shifting of front teeth
- Custom made just for you
- Permanent but can be removed
Hawley Retainers
The Hawley retainer is the most traditional type of retainer. It is durable and long lasting over time.
- More durable than a clear plastic retainer
- Can last for years if cared for
