Orthodontic treatment can be a costly
and time consuming process so once
you’ve reached the end you’ll naturally
want to protect the results.

It’s crucial therefore that you are prepared to be diligent about wearing
your retainer after treatment. When dealing with adult teeth there are
no exceptions — everybody wears retainers after orthodontic treatment.

When you receive your retainer

  • Your retainer will be ready for you approximately 15 minutes after
    the removal of your brace
  • Your specialist orthodontist will take two impressions immediately
    following the removal which will be sent to the practice technicians
    who make the appliances then and there
  • Our principal dentist, specialist orthodontist Rob Slater, is a
    qualified technician and has personally trained the staff at One
    Devonshire Place to construct these appliances
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We use durable Essix retainers which are clear, about 0.5 mm thick and
are worn at night while you sleep. This holds your teeth in place and
prevents them from moving away from their new positions. In the majority
of cases the removable retainer will be enough to hold the teeth effectively
long term but for some patients a fixed retainer may be suitable. This
consists of a wire bonded to the rear surface of the teeth that permanently
holds them in position. We would still provide a pair of back up removable
retainers as part of this treatment.

Plastic retainers generally last somewhere between two and six years
depending on how carefully they are looked after. Some people involuntarily
clench their teeth at night which naturally wears the appliance more quickly.
Also, being plastic, they are vulnerable to warping if they are left in a hot
place and it is important to keep them in their protective case to avoid
accidental damage.

Why choose One
Devonshire Place
for orthodontics?

  • More than 10,000 cases completed
  • Specialist orthodontists have extra training and experience
  • More choice with our full range of systems
  • Private treatment = no waiting lists
  • Pay as you go
  • Free onsite parking
  • Open 6 days a week
  • Trusted by 200 referral dental practices across the Midlands

What To Expect

Your specialist orthodontist will emphasise the importance
of wearing your retainer at night to ensure your teeth don’t
move from their new positions and you will be advised on
how to look after your retainers. A fresh pair of retainers
can be made for you at any time on request.

Pros of retainers

  • Essential for ensuring your outcome of straight teeth
    and a good bite lasts
  • Protects your long term oral health
  • Supplied immediately at the end of your treatment
  • Durable, provided they are treated with a little care

“Ot el min re nat. Ent in
pariandi Apit adit rat”
Cum harum earum, nos dit officati ut volnd
ioratur auditaquos apicide mquamuion
el min re nat. Ent in pariandi Apit adit ra.

“Ot el min re nat. Ent in
pariandi Apit adit rat”
Cum harum earum, nos dit officati ut volnd
ioratur auditaquos apicide mquamuion
el min re nat. Ent in pariandi Apit adit ra.

“Ot el min re nat. Ent in
pariandi Apit adit rat”
Cum harum earum, nos dit officati ut volnd
ioratur auditaquos apicide mquamuion
el min re nat. Ent in pariandi Apit adit ra.

Meet our specialist

Dr Rob Slater

GDC No. 65931

BDS FDSRCS MOrthRCS MSc, Specialist in Orthodontics

  • Pioneering founder and former chairman of the British Lingual Orthodontic Society
  • Worked as an examiner, trainer, noted publisher and international lecturer
  • Began his career as a dental technician, creating orthodontic appliances

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