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Orthodontic Retainers
As your comprehensive orthodontics provider in the Alpharetta area, Awbrey Orthodontics has your retainer needs covered. And, just like we do with orthodontic treatment in general, we see the retention phase as another opportunity to consider the unique needs of each patient.
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Types of Retainers
Clear Retainers
Popular, thin, comfortable, and inexpensive.
We provide clear retainers for the majority of our patients at the end of their treatment. They are thin, transparent trays that fit directly over the teeth, closely resembling an Invisalign® aligner. Clear retainers are inexpensive, convenient, and virtually invisible when worn, which makes them a popular choice for our adult orthodontic patients. Always remember to brush your retainer anytime you take it out of your mouth or before putting it in.
Removeable Hawley Retainers
The Hawley retainer is composed of a molded piece of acrylic, cast to match the contours of your mouth, with an array of metal wires protruding from it designed to hold the teeth in place. It’s the most common option for retention and likely what first comes to mind when you think of the word “retainer”.
Hawleys are convenient, removable, and effective, but you’ll need to always remember to brush your retainer anytime you take it out of your mouth or before putting it in.
Bonded Retainers
Great choice when you need a more stable retention option.
Bonded retainers, also called fixed orthodontic retainers, are usually used for patients who have a high risk of tooth regression. These retainers are made from a single metal wire that’s cemented directly to the teeth, usually running across the backside of the lower front teeth.
Fixed retainers are convenient and highly effective in that they stay in all the time, but you will need a floss threader to properly perform oral hygiene. If your bonded retainer ever does start to come loose, simply contact our office to schedule a repair appointment.
Bonded retainers will always require the use of clear retainers too, as they only hold the front 4-6 teeth. Not everyone is a candidate for a bonded retainer, so count on us to help advise you of your options.
Which Retainer Do I Need?
Let us help you find out when you book a free consult.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Awbrey orthodontics was a great experience, so easy to schedule Read More
Awbrey orthodontics was a great experience, so easy to schedule and very friendly/helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Jaimi Carhart
Dr. Awbrey has been caring for our family for 14 Read More
Dr. Awbrey has been caring for our family for 14 years. He has seen four of my family through braces, including two adults. Both adults had extraneous issues requiring collaboration with other specialists, specialized skill that Dr. Awbrey was qualified and certified to handle, and financial arrangements that the staff handled with flexibility. I cannot say enough about his practice. The staff has essentially remained unchanged in that time. His employees stay long, which I believe reflects a happy workplace and good boss. Dr. Awbrey is an energetic man that only accepts excellence from himself, stays cutting edge with his skills through constant training, and he is kind.
L O’Connor
Dr. Awbrey and the staff are all very kind and Read More
Dr. Awbrey and the staff are all very kind and accommodating to my short notice for a retainer, the aligner won’t fit in my new crown molding. Dr. Awbrey solve my problem right away, such flexibility and experience and skill. Thanks a lot
Olivia Chang
I love going to Awbrey Orthodontics so much. Yes, some Read More
I love going to Awbrey Orthodontics so much. Yes, some kids hate going to just any other orthodontist, but I love Dr. Awbrey’s office. The people are nice and always welcoming. I love the T-shirts and winning cool prizes just for taking care of your teeth.
You actually get rewarded at Dr. Awbrey Ortho. So if your a kid and you hate going to the orthodontics, which is crazy, you will love Awbrey ortho. I always enjoy the conversations they have with me even though I can’t talk when they have their hands in my mouth. Overall I enjoy going to Dr. Awbrey’s office every time I go! I have had my braces on for about five months and i have no spaces at all in between my teeth! I can”t wait to get my braces off and show everyone my new smile!!!! Thanks Dr. Awbrey!
Meghan Henry
Great service and results during my Invisalign journey!! Staff is Read More
Great service and results during my Invisalign journey!! Staff is amazing !!
Tish LaMontagne
It is always a pleasure to go there.
Wendy Kupka
Loved our experience here, Doctors did a well job our Read More
Loved our experience here, Doctors did a well job our dental procedures!
Kevin N
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