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Retention

Once we remove your braces, we will move into the retention stage of your treatment.

Maintaining the results you achieved during the treatment phase is key to the success of the entire orthodontic process. Your retention phase will last for a minimum of 24 months. Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainers, so follow through with the hard work you've put in so far.

Hawley retainers maintain alignment at Cambridge Massachusetts

Hawley Retainers

The Hawley retainer, one of the most common types, is a removable retainer made of a combination of metal wires and sturdy acrylic, and is designed to keep your teeth in place. This retainer is specially made from impressions of your teeth so that it fits snugly and comfortably in the roof of your mouth, while any wire or acrylic framing keeps your teeth in perfect position. The acrylic can also be personalized with a large number of colors and/or patterns.

Retainers are virtually invisible at Cambridge Massachusetts

Viveria

Vivera retainers are advanced, clear retainers designed to keep your smile in place after orthodontic treatment. Made with a medical-grade thermoplastic material and an accurate 3D scanning process, Vivera retainers provide durability and longevity that helps protect against daily wear and tear. Custom-made for an exact fit, Vivera retainers are comfortable, virtually invisible, and crafted to maintain the results of your orthodontic treatment.

Easy and inexpensive option at Cambridge Massachusetts

Essix Retainer

The Essix retainer is a clear removable retainer that fits over the entire arch of teeth. Essix retainers have no metal wires and are virtually invisible. They are very durable, inexpensive and easy to wear.