Retainers

in Solihull

What are retainers?

The retainer is a form of brace used after the orthodontic treatment. These are normally made of wires or metal/plastic. They help the bones of the mouth preserve the final changes after the initial treatment. After any dental surgery or orthodontic procedure, the bones and gums take some time to adjust to the final position. If the retainers are not used after the treatment, the bone tries to adjust back to the original position and the teeth alignment may relapse back to the pre-treatment position. To avoid this, retainers are used. The patients will need to wear them for the majority of the day to achieve the best results. The retainers we offer are Bonded retainers, Removable retainers and Vivera Retainers.

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Preith Kaur

Excellent customer service, the team really looked after me, answered all my questions, explained what was going on in my appointment. I made some enquiries for teeth alignment and they were fab, gave me all the information I needed. Highly recommend Ascent to anyone, particularly, if like me, you get nervous about a visit to the dentist!!

Bonded retainers

These are fixed retainers. They are recommended because you need not worry about removing them before and after every meal. On the other hand, upkeep may prove difficult as you may feel some difficulty in maintaining the hygiene of your mouth. Although a normal oral cleaning using a toothbrush is sufficient for you, the normal floss may not work with the fixed retainers. These retainers are recommended in the case of long treatment. After the removal of wisdom teeth, the patient is required to wear retainers for a year. In some instances, retainers may be required to be permanent, such as when major changes in the bite have taken place and there is a chance of reversal.

Removable retainers

The most common type of retainers are removable. Although it is easier to clean your mouth and keep your retainers clean, it does become a bit of a hassle with having to remove them before meals. This also encourages a misplacement of the retainers and replacements can be costly. Another issue that may arise with removable retainers is that their structure may distort, causing your teeth to alter. Regular checkups will be required to prevent such things from happening. Various types of removable retainers are:

Hawley retainer
Vacuum formed retainer
Thermo formed retainer

Gabrielle Pond-Baker

I’ve had a few visits over the last few years for specific work. Everyone is very kind and courteous. I have always had each stage of treatment explained at the start so there were never any nasty surprises. I would happily recommend Ascent it is a caring practice.

How much do retainers cost?

The retainers will be covered in your orthodontic braces treatment and there will be no retainer costs to maintain your new smile (vivera retainers are not included in this). With some of our treatment plans, you will receive an additional retainer in case you misplace the original. Should you find that you have lost your retainer and need a replacement, please give us a call today (extra charges may apply).

Types of retainers

orthodontic retainers at ascent dental in solihull

Vivera retainers
Bonded retainers
Hawley retainer
Vaccum formed retainer
Thermo formed retainer

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Kirsty Lamberton

I first had dental treatment (implant & veneer) with Faresh in May 2013. It was a years worth of treatment and the end result was so natural looking. As my bottom teeth weren’t the straightest, I decided to have a brace fitted with Gursh. After just over 17 weeks, I had my brace removed yesterday (25/8/14) and for me, it was a Hollywood reveal. My TEETH ARE AMAZING!!!

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Fabulous experience end to end with Ascent – lovely practice and lovely people who have done a fantastic job with my sons teeth which are now a beauty to behold!! Thank you to all of the team :-)

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As a nervous patient I can highly recommend this dentist. Jaz is very professional as well as being understanding and nothing is too much trouble.
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Emma

I have recently finished my treatment and I couldn’t have asked for more. I have the confidence to smile again and all within 6 months…..pretty amazing! The team at the practice are professional and friendly and really put you at ease. I had no problems booking appointments around my working day which was an extra bonus. I would 100% recommend this dental practice!

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Julie Campbell

Have received excellent care at this dentist. Have a really bad fear of dentists and I have always been shown so much patience and kindness. Really recommend them if you get anxious about dental visits!

Säde

I have always been self-conscious about my smile and choosing Ascent Dental Care in Solihull was the best decision I’ve made. I’m currently undergoing a smile makeover treatment. I want to say a huge thank you to Devan for my fabulous gum lift procedure! Thank you to Yasmin and Jespal for putting a plan in place so I can FINALLY get my perfect smile. The whole team are very professional and supportive. I honestly can’t fault them.

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Hannah Beahan

As someone with an extreme fear of everything dental, I can’t recommend Ascent enough. All of the staff are the most knowledgeable, loveliest, most patient people. The service is amazing and the fees are really reasonable. After 20 years of dentist hopping and emergency treatment, I finally feel I am on the road to overcoming my fears. Actually excited for the next part of my dental plan!

C Fallon

I have been using Ascent Dental for the 3 years, during that time I have had a range of treatments including fillings, an extraction under sedation, Damon braces, teeth whitening and contouring. I was a very nervous patient, but the team have been supportive and understanding and for the first time in my life I don’t dread visiting the dentist! I finally have the smile I always wanted, and I am sooo pleased with the results!! I would recommend them to everyone.

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This has been a very positive experience. I didn’t have an appreciation of what can be done with orthodontics these days so the result has been very impressive . I was very careful in choosing who to go to and I am very happy my research paid off. Gursh is very highly skilled, friendly and explains things clearly , as are the rest of the team there. Highly recommended.

Alison Jayne

I discovered the one clinic whilst searching periodontal treatments in my area on google…I felt no pain just a small amount of discomfort, he reassured me throughout in a professional and caring manner….The caring and considerate attitude of all involved showed that they cared for my dental health past present and future. I asked about future treatments, and DR Nissen advised me according to my needs .At no point, did I feel that the costs involved were the main aim but that his genuine concern was to help me gain control of my dental health.