Retainers
Your smile's insurance policy: custom retainers that keep your result for life.
Clear, fixed or Hawley retainers custom-made the day your active treatment ends.
Teeth drift for life. Retainers hold your finished alignment: full-time briefly, then nights only.
Consistent retainer wear is the single biggest predictor of a smile that still looks perfect in twenty years.
Orthodontic retainers are for everyone finishing braces or aligners, and for anyone whose teeth have started shifting years after treatment somewhere else. If you want your result to last for decades instead of months, retention is the plan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about retainers.
Nightly, indefinitely. Think of it like seatbelts for your smile. It becomes an effortless habit within weeks.
Yes. Minor relapse often needs only a short aligner touch-up, then fresh retainers.
Clear retainers typically last 1–3 years. We check yours at visits and replace them affordably when worn.
A quick digital scan captures your finished alignment the day active treatment ends, and your custom retainers arrive within about a week. Coming from another practice? Bring your smile as it is and you'll get an honest read on any shifting.
Your first set of retainers is already included in Linea's all-inclusive treatment fee. Replacements are priced affordably and quoted before anything is made, and payment plans and CareCredit apply here too; see our Financing page.
Clear retainers are nearly invisible, fixed wires never get forgotten in a lunchroom, and Hawleys are famously durable. The right choice depends on your bite and your habits, and many patients do best with a combination of the two.
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Other services at Linea
Every treatment is planned personally by Dr. Sarit — explore the rest of our care.
Retainers & Appliances
Retainers and custom appliances that protect your result and guide healthy growth.
MARPE Palatal Expansion
Mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion for teens and adults, widening the palate without jaw surgery in many cases.
Orthodontic Appliances
Simple, comfortable appliances for focused corrections and growth guidance.
Space Maintainers
When a baby tooth is lost early, a simple appliance protects the space for the adult tooth.
Braces
Modern metal and ceramic braces: precise, comfortable, and more discreet than you remember.
Early Orthodontics
Phase 1 treatment, expansion and space maintainers that guide growing smiles at the right moment.
Surgical Orthodontics
Coordinated orthodontic and surgical care for complex bites, planned with trusted oral surgeons.
Airway-Focused Orthodontics
We believe orthodontic care should consider more than just your smile: how you bite, grow and breathe all shape the plan.
Ceramic Braces
Tooth-colored brackets that blend into your smile: the aesthetics of discretion with the control of braces.
Early Expansion
Palatal expansion at the right age can prevent crowding, crossbites and extractions later.
Invisalign Teen
Clear aligners built for real teenage life: sports, music, photos and all.
Invisalign for Adults
Straighten your teeth without anyone noticing, with clear aligners designed around an adult schedule.
Metal Braces
Today's metal braces are smaller, smoother and more efficient than ever, a reliable choice for every age.
Confident smiles. Lasting impact.
Ready to love your smile?
One visit gives you the full picture: photos, a digital scan and straight answers from Dr. Sarit on your options, your timeline and your all-inclusive price.