Retention

When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage of your treatment. The retention phase lasts 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. Remember to remove your retainer before brushing, and brush your retainer before placing it back in your mouth.

Dr. Griffies prefers "permanent" or "fixed" retainers for the first year after the braces are removed. After the first year the "permanent" retainers can be removed and clear plastic retainers fabricated. Or the permanent retainers can be maintained indefinitely insuring your teeth remain in place.