Orthodontic Retainers

After braces or clear aligner treatment, a retainer helps hold teeth in their new positions while the surrounding bone and tissue settle into place. At Crystal Clear Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Wilmington, retainers are fitted as part of the orthodontic process for children, teens, and adults, giving each patient a plan for protecting their results.

Getting Fitted

Rather than messy impression trays, retainers can be planned from a precise 3D model of the teeth.

Digital Intraoral Scanning — a quick digital scan captures the shape of the teeth for retainer design and fit.

Types of Retainers

Removable Retainers — clear or wire-and-acrylic retainers that patients take out to eat, brush, and floss.
Fixed Retainers — a thin wire bonded behind the front teeth for ongoing, low-maintenance retention.

Who Provides This Care

Dr. Aesha Chaudhry, Orthodontist & Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, oversees retainer fittings and follow-up checks at the practice. Because she treats both children and adults, retainers are available as a next step whether a patient has finished traditional braces, champagne-colored braces, Angel Aligners, or Invisalign treatment.

If you have questions about which type of retainer fits your situation, our Wilmington team can talk through the options at your next visit.