It was great, staff was fantastic.
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Orthodontic Retainers
As your comprehensive orthodontics provider in the Gainesville area, Wilson Orthodontics has your retainer needs covered. And just as we do with orthodontic treatment in general, we see the retention phase as another opportunity to consider the unique needs of each patient.
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Types of Retainers
Clear Retainers
We provide clear retainers for the majority of our patients at the end of their treatment. They are thin, transparent trays that fit directly over the teeth, closely resembling an Invisalign® aligner. Clear retainers are inexpensive, convenient, and virtually invisible when worn, which makes them a popular choice for our adult orthodontic patients. Always remember to brush your retainer anytime you take it out of your mouth or before putting it in.
Removeable Hawley Retainers
The orthodontic Hawley retainer is composed of a molded piece of acrylic, cast to match the contours of your mouth, with an array of metal wires protruding from it designed to hold the teeth in place. It’s the most common option for retention and likely what first comes to mind when you think of the word “retainer.”
Hawleys are convenient, removable, and effective, but you’ll need to always remember to brush your retainer anytime you take it out of your mouth or before putting it in.
Bonded Retainers
Bonded retainers, also called fixed orthodontic retainers, are usually used for patients who have a high risk of tooth regression. These retainers are made from a single metal wire that’s cemented directly to the teeth, usually running across the backside of the lower front teeth.
Fixed retainers are convenient and highly effective in that they stay in all the time, but you will need a floss threader to properly perform oral hygiene. If your bonded retainer ever does start to come loose, simply contact our office to schedule a repair appointment.
Bonded retainers will always require the use of clear retainers too, as they only hold the front 4-6 teeth. Not everyone is a candidate for a bonded retainer, so count on us to help advise you of your options.
Which Retainer Do I Need?
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What Our Patients Are Saying
The staff is wonderful caring and kind..they walked me through Read More
The staff is wonderful caring and kind..they walked me through everything..thank you all for giving my daughter a beautiful smile
Kelly Schooler
This office is very thorough from beginning to end. They Read More
This office is very thorough from beginning to end. They communicate every step of the way and do so in a kind manner. Our experience thus far has been exceptional!!
Ashley Krivsky
We love Wilson Orthodontics! They are very friendly, knowledgeable, and Read More
We love Wilson Orthodontics! They are very friendly, knowledgeable, and make it fun to go to the orthodontist.
Lindsey Erickson
The staff and Dr Wilson go above and beyond to Read More
The staff and Dr Wilson go above and beyond to make your visit the best! The office is very kid friendly and everyone is very nice and welcoming!
Jordan Flanagan
We love this orthodontist! Friendly staff and always very clean. Read More
We love this orthodontist! Friendly staff and always very clean. We have been going for a few years to monitor my child’s teeth development. Always very impressed with this office!
Lauren Lecture
Erika and Dr. Wilson were amazing on my first visit. Read More
Erika and Dr. Wilson were amazing on my first visit. They thoroughly explained every step of the treatment process, how long everything would take, and the issues I would see in the future if I decided to forego treatment. I scheduled my appointment online and Erika called me to get everything settled before I came to the office so once I got there, I was getting scanned and seen within 10 minutes. Overall an excellent first experience and I am very excited to continue my treatment with them !
Madison Baker
The lady that checked me in was very nice then Read More
The lady that checked me in was very nice then we went to the ladies office told me all about the experience and she was awesome very nice very informative. Very very very nice. You need to give a raise. Then the doctor came in. He was very nice and then went to where they took, my teeth OK then everybody was real nice package and hopefully it goes well for the next 12 months thank you very much
mandy smith
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With a convenient location in Gainesville, we are proud to serve the communities of Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Dawsonville, Dahlonega, and Jefferson.
