Retainer Assurance Program

The day your braces come off is a day to remember. Your new smile is finally ready for prime time and it’s such a great feeling. Wearing a retainer is the best way to insure that your teeth stay in their proper position and your new smile stays straight.

When your treatment is complete at Lee Orthodontics, you will receive a clear, Invisalign-like retainer to wear at night. With the Retainer Assurance Program, if you ever lose your retainers or damage them, we will make new ones for you at no charge.

Did You Know?

If you don’t wear your retainer, your teeth can continue to shift throughout your life. Wearing your retainer is an essential part of ensuring that you enjoy a long lasting, beautiful smile. Because we are so committed to giving our patients amazing smiles that last a lifetime, we offer the Retainers Assurance Program. This program helps to keep you from ever needing to replace retainers at full price. This program is also available to individuals who are not our patients or have received treatment elsewhere.

This program includes up to four free retainer sets per year for the rest of your life!

Retainer Wear & Care Guide

Wearing Your Retainer

First 3 Days: Wear your retainer day and night.

After 3 Days: Wear your retainers only at night.

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Inserting & Removing Your Retainer

Placing: Use both hands, applying pressure on your molars first and working toward the front teeth. Ensure no gaps exist between your retainer and teeth.
Removing: Start from the molars to break suction and work your way forward. Avoid pulling from the front, as this can damage the retainer.
Do not flip your retainer in and out with your tongue—this can cause damage.

Cleaning Your Retainer

Removable retainers: After each use, brush with a toothbrush and clear antibacterial soap or toothpaste using cool water. Hot water can damage retainers.
Cleaning tabs can help keep retainers fresh and shiny.

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Retainer Tips

Always store your retainer in the case provided. The easiest way to lose or break your retainer is by wrapping it in a napkin or putting it in your pocket.
Keep your retainer away from heat (e.g., inside a car) and pets—dogs love to chew them!
Remove retainers before eating and only drink water while wearing them.

Bringing Your Retainer To Appointments

Bring your retainer and molds to all future appointments so we can ensure they fit properly.
If you lose or break your retainers, please drop off your molds at our front desk so we can make a new one.

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Important Note

If your retainer is lost or broken, there may be a replacement charge.
If you have dental work that affects your retainer’s fit, schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get a replacement.