Retainers
You'll obviously want to keep your stunning set of straight teeth in the future when your braces treatment is over. Your teeth cannot move again when wearing retainers. Read more about the specific steps we take at our clinic below. Additionally, we would be happy to provide you more information in person. We are anticipating your visit.
What are retainers?
In the specialised area of dentistry called orthodontics, which we perform here at our clinic, dental retainers are a custom-made detachable or fixed dental appliance or aligner composed of clear plastic or metal. They are frequently the logical next step once braces treatment is finished when the teeth have been straightened in order to maintain the new alignment of the teeth and to prevent future misalignment. To literally keep the shape of the teeth that have just had treatment and restore your stunning smile, a retainer is used.
Who should wear retainers?
The use of detachable or fixed retainers is typically the next conventional and natural step in the oral health care plan for dental patients who have successfully finished their orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth with braces. As part of your dental treatment strategy to straighten any teeth, an orthodontist will typically advise a retainer.
What occurs when retainers are treated?
Removeable retainers
After the initial consultation, we carefully take all the measurements required for our dental professionals to create a custom-made plated device, frequently made of plastic with unique holding components linked to it at our on-site dental laboratory.
Once the removable retainer is prepared for use, we will go over exactly how to wear it every day and give you any aftercare instructions or advice you might require.
Together, we decide on a schedule of appointments for you to keep so that we may assess the fit of the appliance and track how the gums and jawbones stabilise in relation to it, protecting the teeth's new position from considerable movement.
Fixed retainers
Following an initial consultation, we meticulously record all the measurements required by our dental professionals at our on-site dental laboratory to create a specially designed plated appliance for you. The inner sides of the front teeth have stabilisers that are fixed. We attach the wire after a pre-treatment without applying any pressure. Together, we decide on a schedule of appointments for you to keep so that we can assess how well it fits, see how the gums and jawbones stabilise in relation to the new fixed retainer, and assess how well it safeguards the newly positioned teeth from considerable movement.
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It is my 3rd time going to see Laura, first time Laura was so helpful, I was very nervous and worried, have had a lot of work done she always reassured me, I'm so glad I listened to her !, I have beautiful teeth and I could not be happier I didn't think it was possible to have a lovely smile ? still continuing with her, she is so lovely and caring and professional, also Sarah too and rest of girls. Thanks so much.
Dr. Laura Fee and the entire team are amazing, so friendly throughout and really reassuring! I recently had a wisdom tooth extraction under sedation and didn’t feel a thing. Everything was explained very clearly and I felt totally comfortable - would recommend this dental practice to anyone, they really do go above and beyond!
After a number of years away from the dentist I bit the bullet and went and so happy I did, Dr. Laura and her team made me feel so relaxed and they provided top-quality service. I didn't even realize the job had been done and to top it off best prices around highly recommended
Visited the clinic myself for the first time today along with my son who was having his first visit to the dentist too. We had a really great experience, Dr. Fee and all of the staff were so friendly, it was a really positive experience! My son even said he had a brilliant time, so that speaks for itself! I would highly recommend the clinic and delighted to have this service in the community!
I don't normally leave reviews but wanted to say thanks so much to Dr Laura for her great work this weekend. I'm quite a nervous patient but she had me completely at ease for my treatment this morning. Also highly recommend for children - her and the nurses were fantastic with my son and his teddy Justin Beaver! They went above and beyond in making sure he had a great experience! he's now so excited for his next six month check and I'm thrilled he won't be growing up with a fear of the dentist! Thanks again!
I couldn't recommend Dr Laura Fee & the Smile Hub Dental Clinic enough. Top class service from someone that previously had a fear of the dentist 🤜 🤛
Couldn’t recommend Dr Laura enough, amazing work done throughout the clear braces process and couldn’t be happier with the results.
My daughter had an accident late at night. When I phoned that night they were able to get her in at 07.30 the next morning. All friendly and helpful staff. Very happy with the dental work care carried out. Would highly recommend.
The team were fantastic. They saw me on Paddys Day for an emergency. Life savers and so friendly. My dentist was incredible. Thank you all!
