After putting in the time and care to achieve a straighter smile—whether through braces or clear aligners—it’s important to protect your investment. At Solt Family Dental in Wyoming, Michigan, we offer custom retainers designed to help your teeth stay beautifully aligned for years to come. Dr. Kevin Solt works with patients of all ages to create retainers that are comfortable, effective, and tailored to your lifestyle.

Retainers play a critical role in maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment. Once your teeth have been moved into their ideal position, they’re still at risk of shifting back. This is because the surrounding bone and ligaments need time to stabilize and adapt to their new placement. Without a retainer, even the most successful treatment can relapse—sometimes quickly and noticeably.

There are a few different types of retainers, and Dr. Solt will help you choose the best option based on your individual needs. Some patients benefit from a clear, removable retainer that fits snugly over the teeth and is easy to wear at night. Others may require a fixed retainer—often a thin wire bonded behind the teeth—for long-term stabilization. The goal is the same in every case: to preserve the alignment and comfort of your smile with as little hassle as possible.

Wearing your retainer as directed is key to keeping your smile straight and your bite balanced. Many patients only need to wear their retainer at night, while others may wear it more frequently during the first few months after treatment. Dr. Solt and our team will provide clear instructions and regular check-ins to make sure your retainer fits well and continues to do its job effectively.

If your retainer has been lost, damaged, or no longer fits, we can help. A quick scan of your teeth allows us to create a replacement retainer quickly and comfortably using our digital 3D impression system—no goopy molds required. We’re here to make maintaining your smile easy and stress-free.

Whether you’ve just finished orthodontic treatment or need a new retainer to protect the smile you already love, Solt Family Dental is your trusted provider in Wyoming, MI. Dr. Solt will guide you through every step with the same level of care and detail that defines our approach to all dental services.