Retainers: the secret to a lasting smile

Retainers play a vital role in maintaining your straight smile after orthodontic treatment. Once your braces or aligners come off, your teeth naturally want to shift back, but wearing a retainer helps keep them in their new position.

Retainers: the secret to a lasting smile

Our retainers

At Colchester Orthodontic Centre, we offer two types of retainers: removable and fixed.

Removable retainers are similar to thin gum shields, custom-made to fit your mouth and hold your teeth in position. These should be worn every night to maintain your results.

Fixed retainers are bonded to the back of your teeth and work continuously to keep your smile in place. They’re an excellent option for patients who may find it difficult to remember nightly wear. Your orthodontist will recommend the most suitable retainer for your smile and lifestyle.

Our retainers

Retainers4Life

Colchester Orthodontic Centre is proud to partner with Retainers4Life, a convenient retainer replacement program that allows our patients to order replacement retainers online, anytime they need them.

Retainers4Life uses your most recent 3D scan to design each new retainer, which is then delivered straight to your door. Replacing your retainers regularly helps prevent the build-up of bacteria, and Retainers4Life makes the process easier than ever.

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Am I eligible for Retainers4Life?

The option to order replacement retainers from Retainers4Life is only available to patients of Colchester Orthodontic Centre who are using removable retainers. The service is available to patients who have completed 1 year’s supervision of retention at Colchester Orthodontic Centre.

You should only order retainers from Retainers4Life if you’ve been wearing your retainers regularly and your teeth are still in the same position as when your braces were removed.

If you haven’t been wearing your retainers consistently, we recommend booking an appointment with your orthodontist for an assessment and a new scan. Please note that if a new scan is required, there will be a £50 charge.

Keep your smile on track!

Our experts are ready to help you achieve and maintain your smile goals. Book a free consultation at our Colchester practice today.

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