━ Fixed retainers in Birmingham
Holding the
result you paid for.
Teeth naturally drift after orthodontic treatment. A fixed retainer is a thin wire bonded behind the teeth to keep them where your treatment left them.
━ Purpose
Prevent teeth drifting back
━ Placement
Bonded behind the teeth
━ Care
Careful cleaning and regular checks
━ Location
Erdington, Birmingham
━ Why retention matters
Straightening is
only half the job.
Relapse is common without retention, sometimes within months. A fixed retainer works continuously without relying on you remembering to wear anything, which is why many patients prefer it.
Just finished braces or aligners
Previous relapse after orthodontics
A broken or debonded retainer
Wanting retention you cannot forget
━ Good to know
Caring for a bonded retainer.
Fixed retainers are low effort day to day but do need attention at check-ups.
Cleaning
Floss threaders or interdental brushes help clean around the wire.
Tartar build-up
Hygiene appointments keep the area behind the retainer clean.
If it feels loose
Contact the practice promptly, as a partly loose wire can move teeth.
Removable retainers
Long-term view
Retention is generally considered a long-term commitment.
Replacement
Wires can be replaced if they fail or need adjusting.
━ Suitability, treatment & aftercare
What fixed retainers involve.
Assessment
Your dentist checks tooth position, bite and gum health.
Fitting
The wire is shaped and bonded to the inside surfaces of the teeth.
Advice & review
You are shown how to clean around the retainer effectively.
The retainer is checked at routine appointments and repaired if needed.
━ Fixed retainers fees
Fixed retainer costs, itemised.
Fees depend on your individual needs and the treatment agreed. Everything is confirmed in writing after your assessment.
Fixed retainer
Bonded wire fitted behind the teeth
Quoted after assessment
Replacement removable retainer
Per retainer with a new scan
Quoted after assessment
Retainer repair
Assessed according to the repair required
Quoted after assessment
Guide prices only. Your exact fees are confirmed in a written treatment plan following examination.
━ Fitting your retainer
Simple, quick, important.
01
Assessment
Your dentist checks tooth position, bite and gum health.
02
Fitting
The wire is shaped and bonded to the inside surfaces of the teeth.
03
Advice
You are shown how to clean around the retainer effectively.
04
Review
The retainer is checked at routine appointments and repaired if needed.
━ Questions answered
Fixed retainers FAQs.
Straightforward answers to the questions patients in Birmingham ask us most often.
Retention is usually regarded as long term. Teeth can move at any age, so most patients keep some form of retainer indefinitely.
The wire itself does not, but plaque can build up around it. Good cleaning and regular hygiene appointments protect your teeth and gums.
Contact the practice as soon as possible. Teeth can begin to move once retention is lost, sometimes within weeks.
Many patients wear a removable retainer at night alongside a fixed wire for extra security. Your dentist will advise.
Yes. Our Erdington practice welcomes patients from across Birmingham, including Sutton Coldfield.
Need a retainer fitted or repaired?
Contact our Birmingham team about fitting, checking or replacing a retainer.
