Why Retainers for Teeth Matter
The main goal of wearing dental aligners is to shift your teeth to the desired position. But once your alignment treatment is complete, your teeth will begin to move back to their original position. This reversal to pre-treatment alignment is natural and happens to everyone. However, it can be avoided.
Retainers for teeth deliver a solution to this problem. They help support your teeth in maintaining their new position after treatment with aligners. You can think of retainers for teeth as a “safety net” or “support brace.” While retainers are not intended to shift your teeth dramatically, they can prevent shifting so you retain your new smile.
Wearing Retainers After Alignment
Following alignment treatment, most patients will need to wear retainers for teeth for 20 to 22 hours per day. It may sound like a lot, but you won’t have to do this forever. Most patients can gradually decrease the number of hours they wear their retainers per day once they’ve adjusted to their new retainers. Patients who have undergone a lengthy aligner treatment may need to wear retainers for an extended period.
The goal is to wear your retainers for only part of the day or night. For optimal results, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider. Every patient is unique, so directions may vary from patient to patient.
In addition to following your healthcare provider’s directions, it is crucial to choose high-quality retainers for teeth. Both the construction and durability of retainers for teeth matter.
We understand the importance of comfortable retainers that our patients will wear. SmileSet’s patented Comfort-Edge technology creates smooth edges on retainers to avoid irritation and discomfort. Also essential is quality. All SmileSet retainers are crafted from premium, BPA-free, medical-grade materials. Last but not least, to emphasize the importance of hygiene, we’ve devised our retainer subscription program to ensure you’re never left wearing a dirty, old, or unhygienic retainer.
How to Get Retainers for Teeth
SmileSet offers easy and flexible solutions to obtain custom-fit retainers. If you’ve already used SmileSet’s aligners, we’ll use your existing smile file to craft custom retainers with our patented Comfort-Edge technology. Once retainers are complete, you’ll get them in the mail within one week. This simple solution makes it easy for you to protect the investment you’ve made in your smile.
Got orthodontic work elsewhere but still need retainers for your teeth? Create a smile file with SmileSet using our easy at-home impression kits. Or, visit one of our Smile Studios located in New York City or Nashville. Using at-home impression kits takes under 30 minutes. And step-by-step video support is available to help you take the perfect mold of your teeth.
Not near one of our Smile Studio locations? At-home impression kits come with easy-to-follow directions, making it convenient and accessible to get a retainer from home. Our professional team reviews all impressions before crafting your retainer to ensure the best possible fit. The SmileSet team offers supervision by licensed dental professionals. Our goal is to ensure your smile stays the same as it was at the end of your alignment treatment.
Sign Up for Recurring Retainer Replacement With SmileSet
Retainers for teeth are a non-negotiable part of maintaining your results over the long run. Whether you’re starting fresh with an at-home impression kit or using an existing smile file, SmileSet makes the process easy. Our recurring retainer replacement program ensures you’ll always have a new retainer on hand. Dental professionals recommend replacing your retainers for teeth every six months for best hygiene and results. SmileSet has you covered.
Ready to get started ordering your custom-fit retainers? Here’s a good reason to smile: Sign up today to save 40% off your first order and 45% off all recurring orders as part of our recurring retainer replacement program. Our subscribers have complete flexibility to skip, reschedule, edit, or cancel at any time. Take control of maintaining your smile today.
Do you have questions about ordering retainers for your teeth? Speak to one of our smile experts today.