Orthodontic Retainers

Maintain Facial Support and Proper Bite Alignment

Secure Your Results Through Custom Stabilization

Orthodontic retainers provide the essential support needed to stabilize your teeth as the surrounding bone and tissues adapt to their new, healthy alignment. By preventing natural shifting, these appliances ensure your bite remains functional, and your facial profile stays balanced.

At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, Dr. Timothy Wigal and Dr. Alex Kluemper utilize advanced technology to create a device tailored to your unique anatomy:

Stabilize Supporting Structures: Retainers hold teeth in place while the jawbone and gums firm up around the new positions.
Prevent Relapse: Consistent use protects the functional balance achieved during treatment and prevents the need for future corrections.
Tailored to Your Anatomy: Every appliance is customized using precise digital technology or impressions to match your specific facial structure and growth stage.
Versatile Options: Whether you choose a removable clear tray, a traditional Hawley wire, or a discreet fixed retainer, your device is designed for your individualized treatment goals.

Retainers Designed to Maintain Your Results

Available in both removable and fixed varieties, a retainer is a device that is worn following orthodontic treatment to help retain the new positioning of your teeth.

Hawley Retainers

Hawley retainers are made of acrylic and wire and can be worn on the bottom or top teeth. These can be removed to eat or clean your teeth and can be adjusted if necessary.

Essix / Clear Retainers

These resemble clear aligner trays, and are made of clear, BPA-free plastic. They fit over your teeth but are a bit thicker than aligner trays, so they last longer.

Permanent Retainers

These are sometimes referred to as lingual retainers or fixed retainers and consist of a thin metal wire that is cemented to the back of the teeth to hold it permanently in place. It is not removable, except by a dental professional, and though you’ll need to be extra diligent flossing around it, you’ll likely forget you have it once you get used to it.

Maintaining Your Retainers Over Time

Proper maintenance of your appliance is essential for long-term health and functional balance. Because your treatment is customized to your anatomy, maintaining the integrity of your retainer is a priority:

Maintain Cleanliness: Gently brush your retainer with a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste to prevent buildup without damaging the appliance.
Rinse After Meals: Always rinse your mouth and your retainer with water after eating to keep the environment around your teeth clean.
Protect Against Damage: Keep your retainer in its protective case whenever it is not in your mouth to prevent loss or breakage.
Avoid Excessive Heat: Do not expose your retainer to high temperatures, as this can warp the material and compromise your personalized fit.

Two Orthodontists.
One Coordinated Approach.

At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, Dr. Timothy Wigal and Dr. Alex Kluemper provide specialist-led care that is never one-size-fits-all. We believe that protecting your facial development and long-term health should be accessible to every family in Heath, Mt. Vernon, and Columbus.

Expert Orthodontic Care Within Reach

Maximize Your Insurance Benefits

Our team is highly experienced in navigating PPO insurance plans to help you effectively utilize your coverage for retention and ongoing care.

0% In-House Financing

We offer flexible, interest-free monthly payment options so that the cost of maintaining your results is never a barrier to your health goals.