About Orthodontics

When braces are removed, the “retention” phase begins. The objective of this phase is to ensure the teeth do not regress back to their previous positions. A retainer will be used to maintain the improved position of the teeth.  A retainer is a fixed or removable dental appliance which has been custom-made by the orthodontist to fit the teeth.

Retainers are worn for varying amounts of time, depending on the type of orthodontic treatment and the age of the patient. Perseverance and commitment are required to make this final stage of treatment successful. If the retainer is not worn as directed, the progress made during treatment may be lost and retreatment may become necessary.

There are a variety of retainers available. Your orthodontist will make a retainer recommendation depending on the nature of the original diagnosis and the orthodontic treatment plan.

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I, my significant other, and my sister all had our braces "re-done" here as adults after all previously having braces as children. The staff is very professional, the doctors are amazing, and the costs are very reasonable compared to competitors. We all give Kittleson the highest scores possible in every area.
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Tanner D.
Our son attends Concordia, Mequon and began experiencing problems with his 'permanent' retainer coming loose. We received very little advice or help when we called the ortho in Rockford, IL where we got his braces (but that's another review!). We gave Kittleson's a call and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They scheduled an appointment for to fix the repair even though he was not a regular patient. They also charged far less than the quote we received from our Rockford ortho even though our son had been their patient. We are very impressed with Kittleson's and grateful for the help they gave us!!
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