To create a retainer, we will take impressions of your teeth. These impressions are used to make the actual removable retainer. You’ll then come into the office to be fitted for the retainer. We will instruct you on how often to wear the retainer for best results. For long-term maintenance, you may want to get into the habit of wearing the retainer each night or every other night. The retainer can easily be replaced as it shows signs of wear, damage or if it breaks at any point while you are wearing it or putting it in.