Overview
After you are done with your orthodontic treatment, you can move to a retainer to keep your results. Your retainer can protect the investment you've made in time and money with an orthodontic treatment by holding your teeth in their new place while your gums and jaw stabilize. To address the demands of our patients, Brickman Orthodontics in Illinois offers many high-quality retainer options, such as a removable or fixed retainer. DDS Dr. Brickman can help you in the process and talk about all your options.
What to Expect
As soon as your braces are taken off your teeth, you can be fitted for your retainer. We'll make an impression of your mouth and ship it off to a dental laboratory. Once your retainer is ready approximately 1 – 2 weeks later, we will schedule an office visit. At this appointment, Dr. Brickman will make sure your retainer is comfortable before you leave. He may also talk to you about how often you will need to wear your retainer in addition to how to wash and store it.
Types of Retainers
At Brickman Orthodontics, we offer our patients three types of retainers based on each individual patient's requirements:
Hawley Retainers
Made from molded acrylic with metal wires, Hawley retainers are removable and customizable to fit your smile. While more noticeable than clear retainers, Hawley retainers are durable and highly effective at maintaining dental alignment. Proper oral hygiene, including regularly brushing your retainer, is essential for optimal results.
Vivera® Clear Retainers
At the end of treatment, we provide clear retainers for most of our patients. They are thin, transparent trays that fit directly over the teeth, closely resembling Invisalign® aligners. 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.
Bonded Retainers
Bonded retainers, also called fixed retainers, are usually used for orthodontic 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 starts 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 let us help advise you of your options.
Brickman Orthodontics Reviews
Everyone is so friendly and attentive and we are usually in and out pretty quickly! But even if we weren’t they have a great room for my extra kids to play in and I can work on some stuff while my daughter gets evaluated!!
The appointments always run smoothly and on time, everyone is very friendly, and my kids are completely comfortable in the office.
Very quick and efficient. There is also a “play room” with games for all ages including a football/baseball/soccer simulator.
Brickman Ortho is fantastic. Kerri up at the front is always friendly, and Stephanie is great with the kiddos, making them feel comfortable even when they are nervous.
Carrie has been fantastic since the get go, the entire staff has been amazing and really understanding.I just got Invisalign 2 days ago and (I’m so sorry I forgot your name. 2 toned hair blonde in the front like me with tons of super cool tattoos) was so thorough with everything, answered all my questions and gave me literally anything and everything I could need to handle my Invisalign. I just got around to using the tool and why didn’t I try it sooner 😍. So much easier than my nails.I was really nervous as a semi-adult to do this, but they have made the experience so easy
310
Total Reviews
5
Star Average Rating
What Are the Benefits of Retainers?
Retainers prepared by Brickman Orthodontics have an important role in orthodontic therapy, posing several advantages to enhance attractive and revitalized smiles for Illinois patients. Some of the possible benefits include:
- Keeping teeth in alignment while bone and gums regulate to alterations
- Defending against teeth grinding while sleeping
- Bracing the position of the teeth following orthodontic therapy
- Maintaining long-lasting outcomes following orthodontic treatment
- Enhanced swallowing and speech
- Preventing teeth from organically relocating over time
Insurance Coverage
Your retainer could be included in your orthodontic treatment. During your initial consultation, Dr. Brickman will let you know if there is an additional expense for the retainer. He will go over your retainer choices and price estimates. If you have dental insurance, we will contact your provider to determine if any of your cost is covered, and then calculate your out-of-pocket costs. Brickman Orthodontics accepts many payment methods, such as low-interest financing.
Fixed and Removable Retainers
Help keep your teeth in their new place following your orthodontic therapy with a fixed or removable retainer from Brickman Orthodontics. Proper use of a retainer may help prevent a second orthodontic treatment as an adult. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Brickman at our office in Illinois to learn more about the benefits of retainers.
