Retainers
Keeping your smile in place Retainers Retainers maintain teeth in their new positions after treatment, protecting your smile and preventing unwanted shifts. Home / Retainers Braces Clear Aligners Retainers Need a New or Replacement Retainer? Gire Orthodontics Can Help We know that orthodontic treatment is hard work. You’ve put in a lot of time to […]
How Long Can I Go Without Wearing My Retainer?
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – When the braces come off, or you’ve finished your last set of aligners, you’ll no doubt want to celebrate. You’ve worked hard and want to enjoy your new smile. But your work isn’t over yet, and neither is your treatment. “Your braces or aligners did the heavy work of guiding your teeth […]
I’m Afraid My Child Won’t Wear a Retainer – Help!
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – Orthodontic treatment isn’t finished the day a patient’s braces are removed. In order to keep that smile as straight as the day the braces are removed, it is crucial to wear a retainer. Many parents may worry that their child may not follow through on retainer wear so are there […]
What is a Bonded or Semi-Permanent Retainer?
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – The day the braces are removed is an exciting day, but it doesn’t mean it’s the end of orthodontic treatment. To ensure the smile stays straight, patients will need to wear a retainer to “retain” the teeth in their new positions. For some patients a bonded or semi-permanent retainer may […]
Types of Retainers
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – Wearing a retainer after braces are removed or when aligner treatment has been completed, is actually one of the most important components of your overall orthodontic treatment. Your teeth may not be fully stable immediately after treatment is completed and retainers will assist in holding the teeth in their new […]
Can I Choose the Type of Retainer My Child Wears?
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – If you are a parent of a child in braces, no doubt you want to ensure that your child’s smile stays beautifully straight for years to come. One question some parents find themselves asking is if they can choose the type of retainer the child wears once the braces are […]
Uh Oh, My Retainer Doesn’t Fit Anymore!
What happens when the retainer your orthodontist provided you after your braces were removed no longer fits? An orthodontist explains.
Why Do I Need a Retainer?
After your braces are removed, you still need to wear your retainer as prescribed by your La Habra/Chino Hills orthodontist to maintain your smile.
Veneers or Braces: Which Is Best for a Straight Smile?
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – If you’ve been living with a less-than-ideal smile and you’ve decided it’s time to make a change, chances are you want results as quickly as possible. Patients with gaps, crowding, or crooked teeth often wonder whether veneers can give them the straight smile they’ve always wanted. At Gire Orthodontics, Dr. […]
9 Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future of Orthodontics in 2026
La Habra/Chino Hills, CA – When people of a certain age think of orthodontic treatment, they conjure up an image that is wildly different from today’s orthodontic treatment. Gone are the days of bulky headgear and conspicuous metal. Today’s orthodontic patients benefit from advances in technology that have resulted in more discreet, comfortable, and faster […]