Importance of Orthodontic Retainers After Treatment
Did you know that retainer wear after orthodontic treatment is crucial in order to maintain the straight smile you achieved through braces or Invisalign? At Jones Orthodontics, we believe your smile is an investment that should last a lifetime. This is why we stress the importance of wearing an orthodontic retainer to all of our patients and are constantly making sure we are on the cutting edge of technology.
Why Retainers Matter
Orthodontics is not only a financial investment, but it is a time commitment as well. Although we do our best at Jones Orthodontics to schedule fewer appointments in between adjustments, patients need to be regularly monitored to ensure treatment is going as planned. Wearing braces and Invisalign also requires some extra attention to be made while brushing and flossing—preferably after every meal! Once our patients are finished with orthodontic treatment, we want them to be able to ENJOY the smile they worked so hard to achieve, which is what makes orthodontic retainers so important!
Teeth Shift Over Time
Invisalign and braces straighten teeth, but retainers keep them that way! Think of it like this, your teeth have a memory; without consistent retainer-wear, they will want to shift back to their original position over time. Some people’s teeth shift very quickly, and others take a bit longer. At Jones Orthodontics, we recommend wearing a retainer after braces or Invisalign treatment for life to ensure your investment is one that lasts forever.
What Type of Retainer Is Best for My Smile?
There are a few different types of retainers available depending on the local Orthodontist you see. At Jones Orthodontics, whether you need a traditional retainer for braces or an Invisalign retainer, we want to make sure our patients have the opportunity to choose the retainer that works best for them. It’s important to us that we remain on top of the newest technologies around retainer-wear and have those options available to our patients if they choose. Our newest, most comfortable retainer is custom made by taking digital scans. Our Digital Retainer Guarantee Program is one that any patient can opt in for at a cost, to receive digital retainers with no impressions at any time. Although we still offer our traditional retainers that are made by taking impressions, our digital retainers provide additional benefits that some patients may enjoy.
Learn About Jones Orthodontics’ Digital Retainer Guarantee
Jones Orthodontics’ new Digital Retainer Guarantee (DRG) program, allows you to receive a one-time digital scan after metal braces, ceramic braces or Invisalign treatment. We store your digital impressions on the cloud, so it is available for reference whenever you need a new retainer. These retainers are custom-made by Invisalign and their patented plastic technology. They are thin, transparent plastic, designed to fit precisely over your teeth for enhanced comfort and convenience of removability. When patients choose to join the DRG program, there is a one-time activation fee. They are then eligible for multiple sets of replacement retainers for $25 per retainer at any time!
Click Here to sign up for the Digital Retainer Guarantee today or give us a call at: 919-493-7554.