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Retainers in Dubai

Save Your Perfected Smile Permanently

The retainer is the final tool that truly preserves your smile & keeps it straight even after the removal of aligners or braces. A retainer is a simple yet crucial dental device that may hardly be heard or seen, but plays a vital role in saving orthodontic outcomes for life. We intend to offer you perfectly aligned teeth & preserve the future of your smile with customized retainers crafted for durability, comfort & ideal retention.

Key Features of Retainers

Retainers are custom-tailored orthodontic equipment, intended to retain teeth in their aligned position, achieved by braces or aligners that have been used. Generally, there are two main versions available. We also offer different types of aligners based on dental requirements & lifestyle. If you don’t wear a retainer, your already straightened teeth will start to move back to their previous position, wasting the efforts of orthodontic treatment for several months & even years.

Stop shifting the back of the teeth & relapse
Promote long-lasting bite fixing
Hold the alignment result after braces or aligners
Maintenance & cleaning is easiest
Removable & fixed choices available for every case
Precision & comfort backed by custom design
Invisible/discreet options
Manufactured with premium, sturdy materials
Crucial for saving your treatment investment
Support long-term dental health & stability

Keep your teeth straight after your orthodontic treatment.

Your orthodontist will prescribe how frequent and how long you will have to wear your retainers. For optimum results, you may be advised to wear them a few times per week for the rest of your life. Simply put, you must wear your retainers for as long as you want to keep your teeth straight.

Essix Retainer

Invisible, removable & clear Essix retainer is a custom-made plastic tray that fits snugly on teeth to provide comfortable preservation

Hawley Retainer

Hawley retainers are highly durable & easily adjustable, with their acrylic foundation & metal wires enabling minimal adjustments & slight tooth movement. They are easy to maintain & repair, making them perfect for long-term use.

Lingual Retainer

Fitted in the lingual portion to hide inner better, thin wires of fixed retainers are very effective, delivering durable stability without disturbing speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

Describe Retainers & what makes them necessary after every orthodontic treatment?

Retainers are a customized dental gadget, designed to keep teeth in their newly aligned, fixed position, after the removal of clear aligners or braces. The moment the orthodontic solution ends, teeth are at high risk of resisting & returning to their original alignment because of natural strength & muscle memory. A retainer stabilizes teeth & prevents them from relapsing till the neighboring tissues & bone completely adjust to the new change in the right place. If you avoid wearing a retainer as guided, you may risk ruining all the investment, hard work & time deposited into attaining an effective result of an aligned smile.

How much time do I have to wear a retainer & is wearing a retainer uncomfortable?

The retainer is generally recommended to be worn full-time; however, the timeframe varies based on every individual case. Most cases required retainers to be worn almost every time for the initial 3 to 6 months after orthodontic treatment. After a while, they can be moved to wear their retainers only at night until further progress is noticed.

– However, sometimes a retainer might be required to stay on for many years, or even at night for life, to prevent any uninvited teeth from shifting.

– Firstly, you might feel milder tightness or uneasiness with retainers, as teeth adapt to being set in place. While this sensation or discomfort usually fades away in some days. In general, retainers are not painful or cause discomfort once the patient gets familiar with them. If you feel frequent pain or irritation, or you feel ill-fitting, it’s essential to visit your specialist for replacement or tightening.

How many types of retainers are available & what is the difference between the varieties of retainers?

Mainly, there are two types of retainers, removable and fixed, which are commonly used to treat cases depending on the level of severity. Fixed ones are used with thin wires, attached in the area, typically utilized for longevity support. Hawley & Clear Essix retainers are detachable. Hawley retainer is created with high-quality acrylic & wire, offering excellent durability & adaptability. The Essix retainer offers perfect invisibility & is tailored to fit exactly with teeth. The selection of retainers is based on the patient’s lifestyle, & requirements.

What if I don’t wear a retainer? What will happen?

Natural teeth are highly likely to move back to their natural positions, so if you do not wear a retainer, the process of relapse will immediately take place. Even if your orthodontic treatment has ended after so long, the natural inclination of teeth is impossible to stop. Without the process of retainers, all the results achieved with either aligners or braces can start to reverse. This may impact smile, bite & confidence over time.

How often does a retainer need to be replaced?

It is easy to maintain and may last for years with excellent care. However, they offer long life, but they may not last forever. Clear Essix retainers often require substitute every 1 to 3 years, because of cracking, wear, or poor fitting. At the same time, the most robust Hawley retainers may need auxiliary after many years. Fixed retainers, on the other hand, can require repair when the bonding seems loose or the wire is destroyed. You should regularly examine retainers for any breakage or damage, and see your orthodontist immediately if it gets uncomfortable or does not fit perfectly.

Can people of all age groups wear retainers?

These are most effective & highly suitable for adults & kids. Teeth can move to their natural position at any age. After an orthodontic procedure, it is crucial to wear a retainer to maintain the effort & time in the treatment. Retainer work is almost the same in the case of kids; it supports emerging teeth into the right position. In the case of adults, they save teeth from age-centric movement and manage bite correction. Usually, orthodontists in our clinic customize a retainer that suits your proper dental condition, age, & treatment result. Irrespective of age, constant use of a retainer can help to preserve an aligned, confident smile.