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The Woodlands
281-393-8282
Houston: Antoine Drive
281-591-6500
Houston: Hillcroft Avenue
832-991-8444
Houston: Westheimer Road
832-288-4365
Pasadena
832-460-5657
Huntsville
936-291-9021
You or your child has just completed Houston Invisalign treatment and are ready to take on the world with a confident smile! But then our Houston dentist breaks the news that even though your days of Invisalign aligners are over, you still need to wear an orthodontic retainer. While this may be disappointing to learn, it’s not the end of the world. And given all the time and money you’ve devoted to your newly-aligned smile, the last thing you want is for your teeth to shift back to their previous position.
Retainers are designed to keep your child’s teeth in the proper position established by Houston Invisalign. For younger patients especially, whose jaws are still growing, retainers are necessary after orthodontic treatment, at least for a little while. Our Houston pediatric dentist warns that your child’s teeth are less stationary than adults, so wearing a retainer has numerous benefits: it stabilizes your bite, ensures teeth don’t shift back to their pre-braces position, and (in the case of pediatric patients), leaves room for wisdom teeth to erupt without moving any of your other teeth around.
Depending on your orthodontic needs, our Houston dentist will suggest one of these three types of retainers.
If you just completed or are nearing the end of your Houston Invisalign treatment, you may have some questions about wearing a retainer as the final step of this orthodontic journey. Our Houston cosmetic dentist can answer these questions and more; just give us a call to schedule an appointment to see us as soon as possible!
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