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Orthodontic Retention

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You’ve Worked Hard for Your Smile

Finally, your braces have been removed and your smile is beautiful, straight, and best of all, appliance-free! However, your orthodontic journey isn’t quite completed. To keep your smile looking its best, you’ll have to wear a retainer to preserve and stabilize your results. Retainers are needed to control or limit potential changes in tooth position. They are used after braces treatment to hold teeth in their correct alignment while the surrounding gums, bone, and muscle adjust to the new positioning of your teeth. For best results, wear them nightly!

Types of Retainers

Retainers are custom-made and can be removable or fixed.

  • Traditional removable retainers typically include a metal wire that surrounds the front teeth and is attached to an acrylic arch that sits in the roof of the mouth. The metal wires can be adjusted to finish treatment and continue minor movement of the front teeth as needed.
  • Aligner-style retainers, or Essix® retainers, look similar to clear aligners and offer a more aesthetic alternative to wire retainers. This clear retainer may fit over the entire arch of your teeth, or only from canine to canine (clip-on retainer). It is produced from a mold of your newly aligned teeth.
  • Fixed retainers consist of wires bonded behind the bottom and/or top teeth. While the device is usually required no more than a year after wisdom teeth have been extracted, it is often kept in place for life.

Pros & Cons

  • Removable retainers can be taken out for eating and hygiene routines.
  • Removable retainers can get lost easily, so remember to keep yours in the case whenever you remove it to eat or brush.
  • A fixed retainer is great if you don’t want to keep track of it, or if you don’t want to worry about how many hours per day it must be worn.
  • Teeth with fixed retainers require a little extra attention to remove tartar while flossing. Patients with fixed retainers often must use floss threaders to pass dental floss through the small spaces between the retainer and the teeth.
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Jho B.
Dr. Woods and his team are awesome! They're very responsive and patient. They made my daughter's orthodontic experience very pleasant & we highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Dr. Woods and the team were able to provide a positive experience for your daughter. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to serve you and your family.
Matt R.
In November 2021, I decided I wanted a better smile and needed orthodontics. After visiting several orthodontists and not having much luck, I met with Dr Woods and his staff and immediately went with them. After three and a half years (because my teeth were horribly misaligned), my braces came off yesterday, and I’m more than pleased with the results. Dr Woods and his staff have been more than amazing to work with throughout this journey. I highly recommend them to anyone who is considering braces. You will NOT be disappointed.

Thank you for everything, Dr. Woods and team!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Matt, for sharing your experience and for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you are pleased with your results after your journey with us. It's been an honor to support you in achieving a smile you can be proud of. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your trust in Dr. Woods and our team. Enjoy your beautiful new smile!
Junior B.
I have been going to simply southern smiles for about 2 years and the experience I have each time is wonderful. The waiting time is minimum, schedules are flexible and office is very clean. I recommend going to get braces from here and have the experience I had. Dentist and receptionists are responsible respectful and outgoing. Thank you for the good job and services I was provided during this time. God bless you
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Junior! We're thrilled to hear that your experiences at Simply Southern Smiles have consistently met your expectations. Our team prides itself on providing efficient, respectful service, and we appreciate your recommendation for braces. Your kind words motivate us to keep delivering the best care possible. God bless you as well!
Samantha R.
Dr. Woods and his team are always kind and pay attention to every detail. I have had a great experience at Simply Southern Smiles over the past few years. I love my new smile and highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Samantha! We're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience with Dr. Woods and the team. Your satisfaction and your new smile are what we strive for, and we appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again at Simply Southern Smiles!
Ana M.
Dr. Woods and his staff were very patient and explained what was happening at each appointment. The atmosphere created was welcoming and peaceful. Definitely recommend Dr. Woods and staff! I am so excited to have a new and improved smile!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Ana! We're thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and that our team made your experience a positive one. Your excitement about your new smile means a lot to us. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Dr. Woods & Team!
Tazaria
Great experience! The staff is friendly & the office is clean. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and found our staff friendly and the office clean. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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