Retainers · Wayne, NJ
Keep the smile.
Keep the smile.
Love the confidence.
The half of treatment that decides whether the other half lasts.
Your smile. Your team.Personal care in Wayne, NJ
Specialty
Orthodontics
Typical length
Full-time at first, then nights, then nights indefinitely.
Ages seen
Children, teens and adults
Your specialistDr. Kate Lew, DMD
Care that starts with you
THE BIG PICTURE
Looking after your finished smile.
Teeth have a memory. A retainer holds them where treatment put them while the bone and fibres around them settle, which takes far longer than most people expect.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Talk to our team
Let’s find your fit.
Everyone who finishes orthodontic treatment. There is no exception to this.
Your clinician will help you decide at your consultation.
YOUR JOURNEY
Your next steps in retention.
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01Fitting
Scanned and fitted the day the braces come off.
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02Full-time wear
The first stretch, as directed.
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03Nights
The long-term pattern.
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04Checks
We look at fit at your reviews.
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05
Replacement
Lost or broken retainers get replaced quickly, before anything moves.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
The right choice
starts with a conversation.
At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around seven, when the first adult molars and incisors are through. Most children who come at that age are told to check back in a year or two, and that is the right answer more often than treatment is.
How long does treatment usually take?
It depends entirely on what is being moved. You get a range in writing at the consultation, and we tell you when the estimate changes rather than letting it drift.
Do braces hurt?
The fitting does not. The ache starts the following day, lasts a few days, and returns briefly after each adjustment. Ordinary painkillers handle it.
Can I have braces as an adult?
Yes. Teeth move at any age. Adult treatment is usually slower because there is no growth to work with, and gums and bone are checked carefully first.
Invisalign or braces?
Aligners suit mild to moderate cases and disciplined wearers. Fixed braces do more, more predictably, and do not depend on anyone remembering to put them back in.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SMILE
Your next chapter starts with a smile.
Meet the team. Talk through your options. Take the next step when you feel ready.
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