Are you ready for your Perfect Smile?
Your Retainers Are The Key To Locking In your Beautiful Smile.
Braces create a beautiful smile, but the retainer maintains it. It holds teeth in their new positions after completing “active” orthodontic treatment. This allows newly formed bone to harden around the teeth so that they don’t shift back while you’re still wearing them! Once your braces come off and all of our work is done, keep up with your regular oral care routine – brushing twice daily for two minutes each time- as this will help maintain those straightened pearly whites. We recommend that you wear your retainer full-time for the first two months after active treatment is over and night time only thereafter.
What Types Of Retainers Are There?
Metal Retainers
Metal removable or Hawley retainers are the most common type, which consists of wires and clasps. The clasps grasp your teeth while anchoring the retainer to them. There is a retaining “labial bow” wire that arches across from one side of your mouth to another in order to hold things together as well as maintain the alignment properly.
Clear Retainers
These retainers are made by vacuum-forming clear plastic onto 3D-printed resin models of your teeth. They clearly aren’t as noticeable as metal retainers. And they can have just as much life span metal ones do. You can even step on them and they won’t break!
Fixed Retainers
Fixed retainers are also referred to as “bonded” or “permanent”. But we don’t like to call them permanent retainers because even your teeth aren’t! These types of appliances go directly on the backsides of your front teeth. They do not touch or hold back teeth, which is a huge benefit because you can’t lose them and don’t have to worry about forgetting to wear them. But learning how to floss fixed retainers using floss-threaders is a must!
It’s Up To You!
Your Retainer Questions, Answered
Keeping Smiles Straight in Menifee, Murrieta, and Surrounding Areas
At Pesh Orthodontics, retainers lock in your smile by holding teeth in their new spots. They let bone harden around your teeth, keeping that grin perfect—whether you’re flashing it in Menifee’s sunny parks or Murrieta’s cozy cafes.
Dr. Pesh recommends full-time wear for two months after braces, then just at night. For folks in Murrieta or nearby areas, making retainers part of your routine keeps your smile shining for years.
We offer metal Hawley, clear plastic, and fixed retainers. Dr. Pesh helps you pick the best one for your needs, whether you’re zipping through Menifee or unwinding in the Inland Empire.
Definitely! Clear retainers at Pesh Orthodontics are nearly invisible, blending with your teeth. They’re a favorite for patients in Murrieta’s quiet corners who want a subtle look without sacrificing strength.
Fixed retainers are bonded behind your front teeth, so you can’t misplace them. Dr. Pesh uses them for hassle-free care, perfect for busy lives in Menifee or beyond—just floss carefully with a threader!
You bet! At Pesh Orthodontics, Dr. Pesh walks you through metal, clear, or fixed options at the end of treatment. It’s your call, tailored for smiles across Menifee, Murrieta, or surrounding spots.
For clear or metal retainers, rinse with lukewarm water and brush gently—avoid hot water! Fixed ones[. Dr. Pesh shares easy tips to keep them fresh, whether you’re in Murrieta or Menifee.
Skipping your retainer might let teeth shift. Dr. Pesh at Pesh Orthodontics suggests sticking to the plan to protect your smile—crucial for keeping grins straight in the Inland Empire.
Yes! Our clear retainers are tough—even step-on strong—and metal or fixed ones are built to last with proper care. Dr. Pesh ensures they’re reliable for patients across Murrieta’s trails or Menifee’s streets.
Dr. Pesh offers personalized retainer plans to keep your smile perfect. From Menifee’s vibrant community to Murrieta’s calm neighborhoods, we’re here to make sure your orthodontic results stick.