Let’s Talk About Retention

WEAR IT: Your retainer should be worn 12 hours a day, with most people choosing to do 7pm at night to 7am in the morning. After two years, you can go to night time only FOREVER!

DON’T LOSE OR BREAK IT: The easiest way to avoid losing the retainer is simply by keeping it in your mouth.  It should always be worn as instructed or placed safely in the case provided.  When these rules are not followed, the retainer can be lost, sat on, or thrown away.  There will be additional charges to replace lost or broken retainers.  Please call immediately if you need a replacement so your teeth aren’t given a chance to move. 

DON’T ADJUST IT YOURSELF: If, for any reason, the retainers don’t fit properly, call us right away for an appointment.  We can adjust it for you!  Retainers are delicate appliances; do not try to adjust them yourself.

RETAINER PROTECTION PROGRAM: Retainers are forever! Dr. Cooke recommends the 5-Year Retainer Protection Plan because retainers play a critical role in protecting the long-term results of orthodontic treatment, and most patients will need replacement retainers at some point after braces or Invisalign.  LEARN MORE >>