There are numerous types of retainers to suit each patient’s needs:

Glued in permanent retainers; clear tray retainers and plastic and wire retainers.

Each retainer has its benefits and its drawbacks. Once patients are completing their orthodontic treatment, Dr. Hirsh will guide them in choosing the retainer that best fits their needs and lifestyle.

Some retainers last longer than others, some retainers are more discreet than others, and some are easier to clean than others. For kids, parents really like the retainers that are glued in, so patients cannot forget to wear them.

Patients can also get creative with their retainers, and chose colors and designs to make them as unique as they are.

Braces San Diego has our own laboratory on site in our office, limiting wait times for retainers, and allowing for more customization.

Our lab technician, Elias, turns boring old retainers, into works of art. He is well known for his retainer designs, such as, ladybugs, baseball, tie-dye, sparkles, watermelon, Charger bolts, and much, much more.