{"id":45,"date":"2023-09-18T13:12:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T13:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/?p=45"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:33:21","slug":"retainers-after-braces-aligners-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/retainers-after-braces-aligners-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Dental Retainers After Braces\/Aligners: All you need to know."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A retainer for teeth is an orthodontic appliance designed to keep your alignment intact post<a data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/braces.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/braces.html\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/braces.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">braces treatment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental Retainers are an integral part of your orthodontic treatment and not wearing them for as long as advised may lead to relapse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of retainers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hawley&#8217;s Retainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essix Retainer \/ Clear Retainer \/ Invisible Retainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent Fixed Bonded Retainer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/doctors-profile.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/doctors-profile.html\">Yo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/doctors-profile.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ur <\/a><a data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/doctors-profile.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/doctors-profile.html\">orthodontist<\/a> will be your best guide on the type of retainer best suited for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\"><strong>Key pointers to keep in mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-IMG_2460-1024x707.jpg?resize=768%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fixed Bonded Retainer after Braces treatment, Permanent retainer, Lingual Bonded retainer\" class=\"wp-image-110\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fixed Bonded permanent Retainer<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>How long should I wear my retainers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retainers are effective only when you follow your orthodontist\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are effective only when they are in your mouth. So, remove them <em><strong>only while eating, drinking and brushing.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, they should be worn for <strong><em>20-22 hours\/day.<\/em><\/strong> Failure to do so may affect the ability to maintain the desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retainers need to be worn for <strong><em>18 months<\/em><\/strong> at the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, your orthodontist will determine how long you will need to wear retainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/REMOVABLE-RETAINER.jpg?resize=314%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Removable Hawley's Type Retainer, Retainer after braces, \" class=\"wp-image-112\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Hawley&#8217;s Retainer<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I store my retainers when not in use?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your orthodontist will provide you a <strong><em>retainer case.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-20230726_141212-913x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Essix retainer, Clear plastic retainer, Invisalign type retainer \" class=\"wp-image-134\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Clear\/Essix\/Invisible Retainer<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your retainers are not in use it\u2019s a safe practice to <em><strong>keep them in the case<\/strong><\/em> and not wrapped in a tissue or in your pocket\/purse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I clean my retainers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your Hawley\/Essix or Vivera type of retainer, <strong><em>gently scrub it with a toothbrush and rinse it with water.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may occasionally use <strong><em>liquid soap or toothpaste<\/em><\/strong> to keep it fresh and clean.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your fixed bonded retainers, It\u2019s important to <strong><em>brush thoroughly<\/em><\/strong> after meals and clean around the wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can\u2019t brush immediately after a meal, make sure to at least rinse your mouth until you get a chance to brush thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does my retainer need replacement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removable retainers are made of plastic (Essix retainer) or acrylic (Hawley\u2019s retainer) both are subjected to <strong><em>wear and tear<\/em><\/strong> with daily use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong><em>follow-up<\/em><\/strong> with your Dentist\/Orthodontist is advised once in<strong><em> 6 months<\/em><\/strong> or if you notice your retainer is unusually worn out or not fitting properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, your vivera retainers after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/invisalign.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embraceorthodontics.in\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign <\/a>treatment comes in a pack of 3 sets, which needs to be worn for 6 months each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General instructions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Avoid exposure to high temperatures<\/em><\/strong>, as that may lead to distortion or warping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your retainers <strong><em>away from hot water, any heat source or harsh chemicals. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep your retainers <strong><em>away from pets and children<\/em><\/strong> for obvious reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Do not lose your retainers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d9a36c2f wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a 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