{"id":852,"date":"2024-05-31T10:49:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T09:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/?page_id=852"},"modified":"2025-07-05T20:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T19:27:26","slug":"retainers-kingston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/retainers-kingston\/","title":{"rendered":"Retainers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-cde7f5e4-96cb-43f6-9252-f6cfe82eec4f areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-82995b05-ebf7-4b01-b906-a4700141aa29 areoi-element container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-0fc68d13-4d2b-4dfd-9973-f0047e18287d row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b4509ce3-d252-4f34-93ec-995d3e9705bd col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Retainers are essential dental appliances used to maintain the alignment of your teeth after orthodontic treatment. They ensure that your teeth remain in their new positions, preventing them from shifting back.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-30bf229e-0ec1-4225-b5ca-228c1d584bc0 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-7a0a79e7-b593-4302-b169-3de460710a8f areoi-element container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-32714acc-768a-4dd6-9f32-385f236774f2 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee36f2ed-d660-4dfc-9407-b8ada7cd3f0a col areoi-element equalheight bg-top col-12 col-md-6 order-md-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\r\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \r\n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(0, 0, 0,1)\">\r\n\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t                        \t<div class=\"areoi-background__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/retainers-block.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t                        \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t<\/div>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3df7b109-f03d-4e5c-940d-42ff4e9d1f71 col areoi-element text-center text-md-start equalheight col-12 col-md-6 order-md-1   bg-light\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  h2 text-gradient-primary\">Here is an overview of how retainers work:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list text-start\">\n<li>A comprehensive examination, including impressions of your teeth, is conducted to create custom-fit retainers that provide optimal support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retainers can be fixed or removable, and they are made from various materials such as metal or clear plastic, depending on your needs and treatment plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Consistent use of retainers, along with good oral hygiene practices and regular dental check-ups, is crucial to ensure long-term success.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Failure to wear your retainer, even for a brief period, may lead to the shifting of your teeth. If your teeth shift significantly, it can result in an ill-fitting retainer and you will need a new retainer. If you are experiencing any problems with your retainer, please contact our friendly team.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-f2f9f2f1-62c3-4a3f-af52-456533d1b051 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2b1bbe17-a77c-4fd0-ace8-3d2eef23f679 areoi-element container-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-32714acc-768a-4dd6-9f32-385f236774f2 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee36f2ed-d660-4dfc-9407-b8ada7cd3f0a col areoi-element equalheight bg-top col-12 col-md-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"areoi-background  \">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col \">\r\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"areoi-background__color\" \r\n\t                        \tstyle=\"background: rgba(0, 0, 0,1)\">\r\n\t                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t                        \t<div class=\"areoi-background__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/retainers-block1.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t                        \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\r\n\t                    \r\n\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t    \t<\/div>\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3df7b109-f03d-4e5c-940d-42ff4e9d1f71 col areoi-element  text-center text-md-start equalheight bg-gradient-primary text-white link-white col-12 col-md-6   bg-primary\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  h2\">Life benefits:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0 list-white text-start\">\n<li>Retainers help maintain the results of your orthodontic treatment, ensuring your teeth stay straight and properly aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Retainers are designed to be comfortable and easy to wear, making it simple to incorporate them into your daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-e1d246bf-1819-475c-aeb4-df3b777817ea areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b21457fb-9c8c-4f10-8732-69befc76ccde areoi-element container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-86934db7-8a24-4997-a40b-66f3e785fd98 row areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-df339227-1664-4f61-ab9e-a96c9367c1fe col areoi-element text-center col-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading text-gradient-primary h2\">FAQ\u2019s&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-885a5885-413f-4a4e-a637-492fe5f86518 col areoi-element col-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div id=\"acc-bottom\" class=\"block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f accordion text-start\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"true\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a retainer?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ac902d7b-ffb4-44b6-9571-fd2ee9fe63d4-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A retainer is a removable or fixed dental appliance used to maintain the position of teeth after orthodontic treatment. It helps prevent teeth from shifting back to their original positions.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHow long do I need to wear retainers?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b751e01b-ea2f-4619-a38f-809ba708f785-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Initially, full-time wear (day and night) is typically required, followed by night time wear as long as recommended.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat happens if I don&#8217;t wear my retainers as prescribed?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-319a979d-329c-4371-b5db-e1715afcf3a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Failure to wear retainers as prescribed can result in teeth shifting back to their original positions. This may require additional orthodontic treatment to correct the changes, which can be costly and time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h2 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I eat and drink while wearing retainers?\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ee46b670-3ab0-41bd-89a5-442b944961e5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-5a0f15c2-bacc-420d-a9ba-e6bfb8271e4f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">It&#8217;s recommended to remove retainers when eating or drinking anything other than water. 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