It’s easy to lose a retainer, and they can be expensive to replace. However it is important to have your retainer replaced if you lose it to keep your teeth from going out of alignment. To make things more affordable for our patients, we offer a Retainer Assurance Program that allows you to replace retainers for a fraction of the typical cost.
Retainers in Fairfax
Keep Your Teeth in Line
Don’t Let Time Undo Your Treatment
No matter what kind of teeth straightening method you choose, it’s essential to receive and consistently wear your retainer.
This stops your teeth from migrating back to their original positions, ruining the alignment you worked so hard for. With our retainer assurance program, you won’t want to go anywhere but Trü Orthodontics for retainers in Fairfax.
Retainers Overview
Retainers can be plastic, similar to a clear aligner, or they can be shaped metal wire fixed to a plastic frame. There are also permanent bottom retainers that are small, inconspicuous wires.
Addresses
The purpose of your retainer is to ensure your teeth do not revert to their original positions after treatment.
Overbite
Underbite
Open bite
Cross bite
Crowded teeth
Spacing
Generally crooked teeth
How Retainers Work
Retainers are custom-made orthodontic devices your orthodontist in Fairfax will prescribe to preserve that perfect smile. They work by holding the teeth in their new alignment, counteracting the natural tendency of teeth to shift back to their original position. Typically made of clear plastic or wires, retainers are either removable or permanently fixed behind the teeth.
What to Expect
It’s important to wear your retainer each night while you sleep to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original position. Skipping a night or two shouldn’t cause any problems when you next use your retainer. However, if you neglect to wear it for an extended period, you might feel some discomfort when you resume wearing it. It’s wise to schedule a check-up appointment with your Fairfax orthodontist if it becomes ill-fitting at any point!
The Best Retainers Provider in Fairfax
Advanced Techniques
Our use of 3D digital scanning and our ability to 3D print retainers in-house saves time and gives you the most customizable and effective treatment possible.
Retainer Assurance Program
Retainers are easy to lose, and cost hundreds of dollars to replace. Our Retainer Assurance Program lets you pay a one-time cost for unlimited new retainers.
Always Accessible
With 5 board-certified orthodontists and 4 convenient locations in the Northern Virginia area, we’ve made it easy for you to obtain the friendly, positive care you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the first few months after treatment is completed, you need to wear the retainers about 22 hours per day. You can remove them to eat or brush your teeth. After the go-ahead from your provider, you can switch to only wearing you retainers at night.
Yes, everyone who goes through treatment to straighten their teeth needs to wear retainers. No matter your age, the type of braces or aligners you use, or the length of your treatment—your teeth will try to move back to their original position without the retainer.
Yes! Trü Orthodontics is committed to providing flexible and accessible payment options. Our goal is to make orthodontic treatment more affordable for everyone in Fairfax! Our options include discounts for those without insurance, monthly promotions, and even extended payment plans through our trusted third-party agency, Cherry.
The Best Place for Retainers in Fairfax
Our orthodontists are here to ensure your results last forever.