Retainer Protection Plan

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.

Teeth naturally want to shift over time, and having easy access to replacement retainers helps safeguard the time, effort, and financial investment you’ve made in treatment.

Patients often need new retainers when:

• A retainer is lost or accidentally thrown away (very common with teens)
• A retainer is broken, cracked, or warped
• Normal wear causes the retainer to no longer fit as well as it should
• Dental work (fillings, crowns, implants, or bonding) changes tooth shape or fit
• A backup retainer is needed for peace of mind or travel

We also securely store your final digital scan, which allows us to fabricate a replacement retainer based on the exact position your teeth were in when you completed treatment—essentially preserving your smile at the point it looked and functioned its best. This does not apply if dental work has altered tooth shape or position.

The Retainer Protection Plan helps families avoid unexpected costs, reduces stress if something happens to a retainer, and makes it easier to maintain a healthy, stable smile long-term.