Retainers

A retainer helps hold your teeth in their new positions after orthodontic treatment or clear aligners. At Dental Office of Dr. Salm, Kanner, and Grandeau in New York, NY, our dentists can evaluate your bite and provide a retainer suited to your needs, whether you're finishing up aligner treatment or need a replacement for a retainer that's worn out or no longer fits well.

Why Retainers Matter

Teeth can gradually shift after braces or aligners are removed, even years later. Wearing a retainer as directed helps keep your smile aligned and protects the progress your treatment achieved.

Types We Can Discuss

Removable retainers — clear or wire-and-acrylic appliances you take out to eat and clean.
Fixed retainers — a thin wire bonded behind the front teeth for continuous holding.
Replacement retainers — a new retainer made when an old one is lost, cracked, or no longer fits.

What to Expect

Dr. Adam Salm, Dr. Jed Kanner, and Dr. Hayley Grandeau are available to check your bite and discuss which retainer option fits your situation. Rather than a messy putty impression, our intraoral scanner can capture a digital scan of your teeth, which is used to design a retainer that fits comfortably. If you have questions about fit, wear schedule, or care of your retainer, our team is happy to walk you through it at your visit.