Choose the right type
Discuss fixed and removable options and why one is recommended for you.
Care after active treatment
Hold on to your progress.
Retainers help maintain tooth positions after braces or aligners. The right type and wear instructions are part of your individual plan.
Understand this approach
01 / UnderstandingA closer look at
A closer look at
Retainers.
A retainer can be removable or fixed. Dr. Peralta will recommend the type and wear schedule based on your treatment and long-term needs.
Retention is an ongoing part of orthodontic care. Keep the instructions your team provides, bring the retainer to requested appointments, and contact the office if it is lost, damaged, or no longer fits.
02 / What to considerDetails that shape
Details that shape
your plan.
Your clinical needs and practical questions both belong in the discussion.
Follow your schedule
Wear or maintain the retainer exactly as directed by your orthodontic team.
Protect the appliance
Ask how to clean and store it, and what to do when it is damaged or missing.
03 / At your visitA conversation
A conversation
with purpose.
An individual evaluation is the place to understand whether this approach fits your needs.
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Ask for your personal wear schedule in writing.
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Review cleaning, storage, and replacement instructions.
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Find out when follow-up checks will happen and whom to call if the fit changes.
04 / Your questionsGood things
Good things
to ask.
Bring any questions specific to your smile or your child’s care.
Will I need a retainer after clear aligners?
Retainers are typically part of maintaining tooth positions after orthodontic treatment, including aligners. Your team will explain your plan.
What if my retainer no longer fits?
Contact the office for guidance rather than forcing it or adjusting it yourself.
A personal place to beginLet’s talk about
Let’s talk about
your next step.
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