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Keep Your Smile Straight for Life

Finishing orthodontic treatment is an exciting milestone — but to preserve your results, retainers are essential. At Civic Dental, Dr. Dunya Antwan provides custom orthodontic retainers in Vista, CA, for children, teens, and adults. Whether you've completed treatment with braces or clear aligners, wearing a retainer ensures your smile stays aligned for years to come.

We also offer retainer repair for broken, warped, or worn-out retainers. If your current retainer isn’t fitting properly or is damaged, we can help restore comfort and protection without restarting orthodontic treatment.

Once your teeth have been straightened, they naturally want to shift back to their original positions — especially within the first year after treatment.

Why Are Retainers Important?

Once your teeth have been straightened, they naturally want to shift back to their original positions — especially within the first year after treatment. Retainers help hold your teeth in place while surrounding bone and gum tissues stabilize.

Without a retainer, even minor movements can undo months or years of orthodontic progress.

Types of Retainers We Offer

At Civic Dental, we offer several types of retainers based on your needs and preferences:

Clear Retainers (Essix): Removable and transparent, similar in appearance to aligners. Great for aesthetics and ease of use.
Hawley Retainers: Removable with a metal wire across the front and an acrylic base. Durable and adjustable.
Fixed/Bonded Retainers: A thin wire bonded to the back of the front teeth, often used for long-term lower incisor retention.

Dr. Antwan will help you choose the right retainer based on your treatment type, oral health, and lifestyle.

Retainer Repair & Replacement

A damaged retainer can’t protect your smile properly — and going without one even briefly can lead to unwanted shifting. If your retainer is:

Cracked or broken
Warped due to heat exposure
No longer fitting correctly
Lost or worn down

We offer retainer repair and replacement services quickly and efficiently. In many cases, we can repair minor damage in-office or take new impressions to fabricate a new appliance.

If you've had previous orthodontic treatment elsewhere and need a replacement retainer, we're happy to help — no matter where you received your care.

Retention Care in Vista and Beyond

Dr. Dunya Antwan has over 30 years of experience helping patients preserve their orthodontic results with personalized retainer solutions. Whether you’re in Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, or Fallbrook, our team is here to ensure your smile stays healthy and aligned long after active treatment ends.

We also provide Occlusal & Sports Guards for patients needing additional protection from teeth grinding or sports-related injuries.

FAQs: Retainers

How long do I have to wear my retainer?

Most patients wear a retainer full-time for the first 3–6 months after orthodontic treatment, then transition to nighttime wear indefinitely to maintain results.

Can a retainer move teeth back into place?

Retainers are designed to hold teeth in place — not to move them. If your teeth have shifted significantly, Dr. Antwan can evaluate whether additional aligner treatment is needed.

How do I clean my retainer?

Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap or retainer cleaner. Avoid hot water and toothpaste, which can damage the material.

What should I do if my retainer breaks?

Call our office as soon as possible. We offer retainer repair or quick replacements to avoid unwanted shifting.

Can I get a retainer even if I didn’t have treatment here?

Yes. We’re happy to create or repair retainers for patients who completed orthodontics elsewhere.