Retainers


Keep Your Smile in Perfect Alignment
At Oviedo Premier Dental, our custom retainers help preserve the results of orthodontic treatments, ensuring your teeth remain in their ideal positions. Retainers are personalized to fit your mouth comfortably and maintain alignment over time. With regular use, they prevent teeth from shifting, protecting your investment in a straight, healthy smile.
What Are Retainers?
Retainers are dental appliances worn after orthodontic treatment to maintain teeth alignment and prevent relapse. They can be removable or fixed and are tailored to each patient’s unique bite. Retainers work by holding teeth in their corrected positions while the surrounding bone and tissues stabilize. Proper use ensures long-term dental alignment and can reduce future orthodontic needs.
How Retainers Work
- A dental impression or digital scan captures your perfect alignment
- Custom retainers are fabricated for precise fit
- Retainers are worn as directed, either full-time initially or nighttime only
- Regular check-ups ensure the retainer continues to support teeth stability
Conditions Maintained with Retainers
Retainers are essential for maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment and correcting minor alignment concerns.
- Post-braces or Invisalign alignment maintenance
- Prevention of teeth shifting due to age or habits
- Minor crowding or spacing issues
- Bite stabilization after corrective dental procedures
Retainers help keep your teeth aligned while supporting overall oral health.

How long do I need to wear my retainer?
Initially, retainers are worn full-time for several months, then usually only at night, depending on your orthodontist’s guidance.
Can I eat or drink while wearing a retainer?
Removable retainers should be taken out when eating or drinking anything other than water to prevent damage and staining.
How do I clean my retainer?
Retainers should be cleaned daily with a soft toothbrush and lukewarm water, avoiding hot water which can warp the appliance.
What happens if I lose or break my retainer?
Contact us immediately; replacement retainers can be custom-made to restore proper teeth alignment.


