Retainers & Retainer Replacement in Glendale, CA
Keep Your Smile Straight with Custom Retainers
Finishing orthodontic treatment is only the first step—long-term stability requires a well-made retainer and a simple wear plan. We design comfortable, durable retainers from precise digital scans and can replace a lost, damaged, or ill-fitting retainer quickly to keep teeth from shifting. Options include clear (Essix-style), traditional Hawley, and fixed/bonded retainers, tailored to your bite and lifestyle.
Keep Your Smile Straight for Life
Whether you’ve just finished braces or aligners—or it’s been years since treatment—consistent retainer wear helps prevent teeth from drifting. If your retainer is lost, cracked, or no longer fits, we’ll take same-day digital scans, review the best option for you (clear, Hawley, or bonded), and set a simple wear-and-care plan to keep your results stable.
Why Retainers Are So Important
Orthodontic treatment doesn’t end the day your braces or aligners come off. Retainers keep teeth from drifting toward their old positions, protecting the time and investment you’ve made in your smile. Without consistent wear, relapse is common—and alignment changes can happen faster than you think.
At Empower Dental Glendale, retainers are custom-fit, comfortable, and built to last—available in removable and fixed styles to match your needs.
Post-treatment stability
Essential after Invisalign® or braces to maintain results.
Relapse prevention
Helps those prone to crowding or shifting stay aligned.
Protection for grinders
Nighttime clenching/grinding can be managed with durable retainer options.
Bite correction support
Maintains improvements achieved with bite or jaw adjustments.
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Types of Retainers We Offer
Not sure which option fits your lifestyle? We’ll evaluate your bite, habits, and goals and recommend a retainer that keeps your smile stable and comfortable.
Clear plastic (Essix) retainers
Nearly invisible and lightweight—easy for daily wear and subtle retention.
Hawley retainers
Classic wire-and-acrylic design; durable, adjustable, and can allow minor bite refinements.
Fixed (bonded) retainers
A thin wire bonded behind the front teeth for 24/7 retention—ideal for higher relapse risk.
How to Care for Your Retainer
Good care extends appliance life and helps your smile stay stable. Keep it clean, protected, and checked regularly.
- Clean daily Use - a soft brush and mild soap—avoid toothpaste, which can scratch plastic.
- Store safely - Keep your retainer in its case whenever it’s not in your mouth.
- Avoid heat - Hot water and high temps can warp plastic retainers.
- Bring to checkups - We’ll clean, inspect, and adjust as needed.
- For fixed retainers - Brush and floss carefully around bonded wires to prevent buildup.
Need a Retainer Replacement? We Can Help.
If your retainer is lost, cracked, or no longer fits, replace it promptly—teeth can shift quickly without support. At Empower Dental Glendale, we use digital impressions (iTero, Medit, TRIOS) to capture a precise 3D model without messy molds, then fabricate replacements with CAD/CAM and in-house 3D workflows for a fast, accurate, comfortable fit.
Protect your investment in your smile—reach out to get a fresh retainer and a simple wear plan that keeps results locked in.
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Most patients wear their retainer full-time at first, then transition to nighttime use. Long-term wear is often necessary to maintain results.
Contact us right away. The sooner you replace it, the better your chances of preventing shifting.
If it still fits properly, yes. But if it feels tight, loose, or painful, it’s time for a new one.
With proper care, a retainer can last 5–10 years. Plastic models may need to be replaced more often than metal or bonded retainers.
Yes. Even a few days without it can cause noticeable shifting, especially in the first year after treatment.
Thanks to our in-house digital scanning and 3D printing tech, we can often deliver replacements quickly—sometimes the same day.
Some dental plans include coverage for orthodontic retainers. We’ll help you check your benefits.
Use a soft brush and mild soap. Avoid hot water, toothpaste, or harsh chemicals that can damage the material.
Yes—if it’s a Hawley or fixed retainer. Clear plastic retainers must usually be replaced.
Absolutely. We welcome new patients for retainer replacement, even if your original orthodontic treatment was done elsewhere.
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- Apply with a soft credit check—no impact on your score
- Fast approval process, often the same day
- Plans available to fit a variety of budgets
- Financing options for nearly all dental services
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At Empower Dental Glendale, we stand behind the quality of our work with warranties tailored to your specific treatment. Our fixed hybrid prosthetics include a Lifetime Warranty, provided you maintain your recommended hygiene visits and ongoing care. For crowns and other fixed restorations, we offer a 5-year warranty as long as you keep up with regular exams, cleanings, and any dentist-recommended maintenance.