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Saturday, May 12, 2018

Common Retainer Options

Retainers help a patient maintain proper alignment and a proper bite after receiving orthodontic treatment. If you’ve completed orthodontic treatment, you’ll want to not only protect your financial investment, but you’ll want to make all of the time spent wearing braces worth it. During your final orthodontic appointment, our doctors at All Coast Dental will work with you to determine which retainer is best to suit your needs.



  • Removable Retainer – a removable retainer is the most common type, but depending on the individual, it may not always be the best choice. A removable retainer is crafted from a clear plastic that is formed by heat and a model of your teeth.  Removable retainers can be virtually invisible, and easy to wear.

  • Fixed Retainer – also known as a bonded retainer, a fixed retainer consists of a wire being bonded to the back of the six bottom teeth. Bonded retainers tend to protect fewer teeth than removable retainers, but are ideal for the patient that may forget to wear his or her retainer at night.


If you have questions or concerns regarding retainer options, please give us a call. To learn about services provided at our practice, visit www.allcoastdental.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, call 858-270-4904.  

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