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Short answer: Retainers help keep your teeth in their new position after orthodontic treatment. Looking after them properly—and wearing them as advised—is one of the most important ways to protect the smile you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Reaching the end of orthodontic treatment is an exciting milestone.
Your braces have come off.
Or you’ve finished wearing your final aligner.
Your new smile is exactly where you hoped it would be.
But your orthodontic journey isn’t quite over.
The final stage is one of the most important:
Looking after your retainers.
Your teeth have successfully moved into new positions.
However, they need time to settle.
Without retention, teeth naturally have a tendency to drift over time.
Retainers help hold your teeth in their new position while the surrounding tissues adapt.
They’re what protect the investment you’ve made in your smile.
Your orthodontist will explain exactly how and when to wear your retainers.
Every patient is different.
Following those instructions gives your smile the best chance of staying exactly where you want it.
If you’re ever unsure, simply ask.
We’re always happy to help.
Removable retainers should be treated with care.
Simple habits can make a big difference:
Taking care of your retainers helps them continue protecting your smile.
Some patients have a fixed retainer attached discreetly behind their front teeth.
Although you don’t remove it, it still needs looking after.
Good brushing and cleaning around the wire are important to help keep your teeth and gums healthy.
We’ll show you the best way to clean around your retainer before treatment finishes.
Many people think the braces create the result.
In reality, retainers help preserve it.
Orthodontic treatment isn’t just about creating a beautiful smile.
It’s about helping that smile last for many years to come.
That’s why we spend time explaining retention—it deserves just as much attention as the treatment itself.
Accidents happen.
If your retainer cracks, becomes damaged or no longer fits comfortably, don’t ignore it.
Contact us as soon as possible.
The sooner we know, the easier it usually is to help keep your smile on track.
Losing a retainer can happen to anyone.
If it happens:
Replacing a retainer early is often much simpler than correcting unwanted tooth movement later.
Keeping retainers clean helps them stay fresh and comfortable.
We’ll explain the best way to care for your specific retainer before you complete treatment.
Avoid using very hot water, as this may damage removable retainers.
Once my braces come off, treatment is finished.
Retention is an essential part of successful orthodontic treatment.
I don’t need my retainers if my teeth look straight.
Retainers help keep them that way.
If I lose a retainer, it doesn’t matter.
The sooner it’s replaced, the better the chance of maintaining your result.
We’ll give you personalised advice based on your treatment and smile.
This may indicate your teeth have started to move slightly.
Contact us so we can advise you.
No.
Remove them before eating and replace them afterwards once you’ve cleaned your teeth where possible.
It happens more often than you’d think!
Contact us and we’ll help arrange a replacement.
Our comprehensive guide explains every stage of orthodontic treatment—including why retainers are one of the most important parts of protecting your new smile.
Download The Evolve Guide to Adult Braces
Orthodontic treatment is an investment in yourself.
Looking after your retainers helps ensure you continue enjoying the results for many years to come.
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Clear aligners or fixed braces - which is better?
Which is better - clear aligners or fixed braces?
Neither.
At least, not until we know more about you.
The right orthodontic treatment depends on your teeth, what you`d like to change, your lifestyle and a number of clinical considerations.
For some people, clear aligners can be a great option. For others, fixed braces may be more appropriate.
So rather than starting with:
“Which braces do you want?”
We`d much rather start with:
“What would you like to change about your smile?”
Swipe through to understand some of the differences.
💚 £338 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support! 💚
We had such a lovely time at our Macmillan Coffee Morning last week. ☕🍰
A huge thank you to everyone who popped into the practice, enjoyed a slice of cake, had a chat and made a donation. It was wonderful to see so many of our patients, friends and members of the local community getting involved, and we were genuinely touched by everyone’s generosity.
Together, you helped us raise an amazing £169.
And we’re delighted to share that Carol has very generously matched every pound raised, bringing our final total to…
🥁 £338 for Macmillan Cancer Support! 💚
Thank you to our brilliant team for baking, organising and keeping the cake table well stocked, and to every single person who helped make the day such an enjoyable one.
Days like this remind us just how lovely the community around Evolve really is. 💚
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MacmillanCancerSupport #Portishead #EvolveDentistry #PortisheadCommunity
Being shortlisted for Team of the Year means a lot to us, but not because of the trophy.
It’s because dentistry is never the work of one person.
It’s the nurse who notices you’re nervous before you’ve said a word. The reception team member who remembers the conversation you had last time. The clinician who takes time to explain something again. The person behind the scenes making sure your visit runs smoothly.
Those small things happen every day at Evolve, and they only happen because people care about the experience we create together.
So being a finalist gives us a lovely excuse to say something we probably don’t say often enough: we’re incredibly proud of this team.
#PrivateDentistryAwards #TeamOfTheYear #DentalTeam #EvolveDentistry
You might notice a familiar face missing from Evolve for a little while… 💚
Carol is heading to Zambia with SmileStar, a dental charity providing free dental care to communities with limited access to treatment.
In this video, Carol shares a little more about where she’s going, what she’ll be doing while she’s there and why she wanted to be part of the trip.
It’s going to be a very different couple of weeks away from the practice, and we’re incredibly proud to see Carol giving her time and skills to support SmileStar’s work.
We’ll be sharing a little more from her trip when we can, but for now, we’ll let Carol tell you all about it in her own words. 💚
Safe travels, Carol. We can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re home!
#EvolveDentistry #SmileStar #Zambia #Dentistry #Portishead
🍰 Come and join us today! 💚
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is in full swing at Evolve Dentistry, and we’d love to see you!
We’ve got plenty of delicious homemade cakes waiting for you, so pop in, say hello, grab a slice (or two!) and help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
We’ll be serving cakes right through until 5pm today, so there’s still plenty of time to come down.
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cakes until 5pm
💚 Everyone is welcome
Come hungry! 😋
#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #MacmillanCancerSupport #Portishead #PortisheadCommunity #EvolveDentistry
🍰☕ Today’s the day - and there’s cake! 💚
Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is happening TODAY at Evolve Dentistry and we’d love you to come and join us.
The Evolve team have been busy baking (and possibly buying… we won’t judge! 😉) and there’ll be plenty of cake and drinks available throughout the day, all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
And remember - you don’t need to be an Evolve patient to come along.
If you live or work in Portishead, are passing by, or just fancy an excellent excuse for cake, pop in and see us. Bring a friend, your family or your workmates too!
📍 Evolve Dentistry, Portishead
🍰 Cake and drinks throughout the day
💚 Donations for Macmillan Cancer Support
👋 Everyone welcome
No appointment needed - just pop in!
Come and help us eat an unreasonable amount of cake for a very good cause. 💚
Please share so we can get as many people through the doors as possible!
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