Retention

When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage of your treatment. The retention phase lasts for a minimum of 24 months. Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainers, so follow through with the hard work you’ve put in so far. Remember to remove your retainer before brushing, and brush your retainer before placing it back in your mouth.

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Long Term Retention

Long Term Care For ‘Your Perfect Smile”

The office of Dr. Cathleen George is committed to a ‘lifetime of smiles’ for all our patients and together we can maintain the beautiful smile released!

We request full cooperation with the following long term retention guide lines. Failure to follow the long term retention guide lines below can/will cause your smile to relapse.

  1. Continue to follow the retention program prescribed to you by Dr. Cathleen George for an indefinite period of time.
  2. All future appointments (post office 2 year retention period) and/or replacement of retainers are subject to both an office fee & appliance fee.
  3. Retainers should always fit comfortably, snug. However if the retainers fit is uncomfortable due to lapse in wear, begin wearing retainers on a full time schedule until the fit is again comfortably snug. If fit is questionable please call our office and schedule a retainer check appointment.
  4. Maintain good oral health through frequent brushing, daily flossing, and biannual dental visits.
  5. Avoid negative oral habits which include nail biting, and chewing on objects.
  6. If retainers are compromised cracked, broken or distorted call our office immediately to schedule an appointment for new retainers.
  7. If you have wisdom teeth, and we have not previously advised you on them, please have your dentist monitor and treat as necessary
  8. Retainers are subject to daily wear and tear and therefore will need replaced once the retainer(s) is no longer performing as it should.
  9. Don’t assume, ask! If you ever have a question regarding your retention, or the alignment of your teeth make certain to call our office.

Visit teethstraight.com for additional information on retention under the treatment tab.

Our office has enjoyed greatly the opportunity serve you and your family’s smile needs. If we can ever be of assistance in the future, just call.