orthodontic retainer is a removable appliance, which fits comfortably around the teeth to hold them straight for the long term. These retainers are custom made to a precise impression of your jaws after the braces have been removed. You normally wear retainers full time for some months after your braces have been removed and then part time at nights to keep your smile beautiful.

A 18. A retainer is a simple, removable device that is fitted to your teeth to hold them in their corrected position after the orthodontist removes the fixed (bonded) braces that were used to straighten your crooked teeth. Doctor Rothstein prefers to have his patients wear their retainers (upper and lower, nights only, 6 nights a week for 3 years, and then 2 nights a week for as long as they want their teeth to remain as perfect as they were the day the braces were removed. Dr. See similar questions...

You can get as many orthodontic consultations as you want. In a consultation, an orthodontist looks at the alignment of your teeth and your facial aesthetics and gives you a general opinion of what he or she would do to correct your problems. Usually the consultations are free or of minimal cost. While an orthodontist can look at your teeth and give you a general opinion, he or she can't put together a comprehensive treatment plan for you until teeth molds and panoramic x-rays have been done. See similar questions...

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We charge a RETAINER for work we will be performing. This allows for a smoother progression of work from us. The retainer amount is based on our estimation of the work to be performed. Our rates vary from $35 per hour up to $575 per hour. This is dependent upon the work performed and who is performing the work. The "best" way to determine what our services will cost is to ask for an estimate. See similar questions...

Yes. At this time I require a retainer to reserve your date. This fee will be refunded if you notify me no less than 30 days before your event is cancelled or is rescheduled to a date that conflicts with my schedule. See similar questions...

If you happen to lose your retainer, call our office and schedule an "impression" appointment. We will take additional impressions of your mouth and bring you back for an appointment to pick up your new retainer one week later. Dr. Favero must place the retainer into your mouth to make sure it fits. See similar questions...

A design retainer will vary depending of the scope of the work required to proceed from design concepts to finished plans. See similar questions...

Most likely, a retainer will play a vital role in your treatment. When worn as directed after braces are removed, a retainer holds your teeth in place until the bones and gums can properly support them. It ensures that your improvements will last a lifetime. See similar questions...