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After months or years of orthodontic treatment with braces or aligners, retainers are the key to preserving your newly straightened teeth. A retainer is a custom-made appliance that keeps your teeth in their final position after active treatment ends. Without retainers, teeth can slowly shift back — a process called orthodontic relapse.
Dental retainers are typically made from clear plastic or metal and are either removable or fixed behind the teeth. The most common types include:
Teeth naturally tend to shift over time. Retainers help maintain alignment by holding your teeth in place after orthodontic treatment. Wearing retainers as prescribed by your orthodontist ensures your investment in braces or aligners isn’t lost.
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After completing orthodontic treatment, it's recommended to wear your retainer full-time for the first few months, then transition to nighttime wear indefinitely to maintain alignment.
Clean removable retainers daily with a soft toothbrush and mild soap; avoid hot water and toothpaste. For fixed retainers, use floss threaders or interdental brushes to clean between teeth and around the wire.
The lifespan of a retainer depends on its type and how well it's cared for. Clear plastic retainers may need replacement every 6 to 12 months, while Hawley and fixed retainers can last several years. Regular check-ups with your orthodontist will help determine when a replacement is necessary.
Discontinuing retainer use can lead to teeth gradually shifting back to their original positions, a process known as orthodontic relapse. Consistent retainer wear is crucial to maintain the results achieved from orthodontic treatment.
nitially, orthodontists recommend wearing removable retainers full-time, except during meals and brushing, for the first few months after treatment. After this period, the wear time may be reduced to night-time only. It's essential to follow your orthodontist's specific instructions to maintain your teeth's alignment.
Remove removable retainers when eating or drinking anything other than water to prevent damage and staining. Fixed retainers remain in place, but it's advisable to avoid hard or sticky foods that could damage the wire.
Contact your orthodontist promptly to replace or repair your retainer. Delays can lead to teeth shifting back to their original positions.
Mira has a special interest in General & Cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, Smilefast, teeth whitening & Invisalign.
Dr Mira Morcos completed her studies at The Royal London School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2008. Her passion for providing beautiful healthy smiles has led her to complete an array of further postgraduate training.
This has been focused on minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry, as well as endodontics (that’s root canal treatment to you and me) travelling as far as San Francisco to learn from some of the best dentists in the world.
Mira also enjoys restoring smiles with cosmetic orthodontics such as Invisalign and is always up to date with the leading technology available to use for her patients.
In addition to high quality dental care, Dr Mira’s inviting, calm and gentle nature ensures that even the most nervous of patients feel very comfortable.
Nitin has a special interest in general and cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatments & teeth whitening.
Nitin completed his BDS in 2004. He completed the prestigious Diploma for Membership of the Joint Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons 2013. He is a family man who is driven by his passion for dentistry and possesses an outstanding work ethic. Nitin prides himself on being a perfectionist when it comes to implementing his technical skills. He enjoys spending time getting to know patients and their concerns in order to tailor their dental care based on individual needs and try to improve the overall patient’s experience through his calm manner.
Nitin has trained under the renowned Restorative and Cosmetic Dentist Dr Christopher Orr enabling him to treat patients with complex dental problems such as worn-down teeth and those who want an improvement in the appearance of their smile with minimally invasive dentistry. His additional interests including improving the life span of badly broken-down teeth using endodontic treatment and direct and indirect restorations as well as improving teeth alignment using different orthodontic systems like Invisalign, Quick straight teeth and C-Fast. He is an expert in digital smile design and welcomes patients with full mouth rehabilitation. Nitin is currently enrolled on the Royal College of Surgeons Accredited Dental Implant programme and is shortly going to be supporting patients with replacement of missing teeth using these methods.
In his spare time, Nitin enjoys badminton and traveling the world with his wife and daughter.
Sagar is dual-qualified with a Masters degree in Pharmacy and a Bachelors Degree in Dentistry. Since qualifying, Sagar spends a great deal of time on postgraduate professional development. He is an expert in porcelain veneers, Invisalign and composite bonding. His ability to integrate all of this and provide Dental implants to replace missing teeth, makes him a holistic dentist in his approach to your care.
He is also completed the 9-step level of training at the world-class Kois Centre based in Seattle, USA. The primary focus being able to deliver the latest advances in aesthetic and restorative dentistry through cutting edge research to his patients.
His passion and skills have led him to become a finalist at the Private Dentistry Awards 2021 in the Best Young Dentist category. He also recently became a committee member for the British Academy Cosmetic Dentistry.
In his spare time, he enjoys days out with his wife and young family.
Abdul qualified from the Barts and London school of dentistry in 2014. He has a calm and gentle manner which helps patients feel at ease and is particularly fond of helping anxious patients overcome their fears with a range of techniques.
He has trained under the highly renowned Dr Monik Vasant in proving high quality cosmetic treatments. He has a special interest in Cosmetic Dentisry, Dental implants and orthodontics.
His main aim is to provide the highest quality treatment with precise attention to detail and ensure patients feel welcome and cared for.
Outside of dentistry Abdul is a true family man and enjoys spending time with his young family. He loves to stay fit and has a passion for Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Dhalisha graduated with First Class honours from the University of Leeds in 2017. Since qualifying, she has been awarded the highly renowned Membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, in 2021. She particularly appreciates the positive impact aesthetic and restorative dentistry can have on her patients.
Dhalisha continues to attend courses to develop her skills and expertise in the fields of composite bonding and facial aesthetics. Following qualifying she pursued her interest in cosmetic dentistry, having undergone training in Invisalign®, Anti-wrinkle injections and a postgraduate certificate in Advanced Operative Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Dhalisha creates a calm environment for her patients through her friendly and professional approach. Dhalisha always puts her patients’ best interests first and believes it is important for every patient to be involved in the planning process to ensure treatment is well-tailored to their personal needs and preferences. Her areas of interest include preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, and the provision of treatment for children and anxious patients.
Outside of dentistry, Dhalisha enjoys running, reading, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Godarzi graduated from Gothenburg Dental University, Gothenburg, Sweden in 1998. Following his examination he worked for 3,5 years as general dentist. At the same time he undertook several different diploma courses such as surgical dentistry, paediatric, prosthodontics, and periodontics.
In 2001 he undertook his post in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Jonkoping, Sweden. During his training he obtained several other diplomas such as treatment of long-term pain, surgical implantology, Oral rehabilitation and Radiology.
In 2004 he was awarded a Master of Science in Oral surgery and Implantology from Karolinska Institute of Dentistry, Stockholm University, Sweden. He then moved to UK in 2005 and has been practicing in a private practice. He has regularly received referrals from his colleagues.
He is an active member of ADI (Association of Dental Implantology), ITI (International Team of Implantology) where he also is a mentor and AACD (American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry).
Naser has a keen interest in the field of Aesthetic dentistry, Implants and surgical dentistry. He has always been committed to develop his skills further and have done numerous diplomas and postgraduate training courses to keep his knowledge up to date. So rest assure that you will be in very good care specially those of you how have fear of dentists.
There are two main procedures associated with Inman aligner treatment which allow us to be able to give you the beautiful smile that you deserve. One of them is the use of attachment technology and the other is known as IPR. More details of each are given below:
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