Embrace Your Smile

Keep Your Smile In Line!

It’s exciting to get your braces off and admire your straight, beautiful smile. But don’t forget — your teeth can shift if you don’t wear your retainer as prescribed. Rappahannock Orthodontics will create a custom retainer and provide instructions for you. Visit us in Stafford or Fredericksburg, VA for more information.

Types of Retainers

Fixed Retainers

Fixed retainers are bonded to the interior surface of your lower canine teeth and attached by a wire. Take care to brush carefully to prevent foods from becoming stuck behind the wire. If the wire breaks, please call 540-371-2611 right away to schedule an emergency appointment.

Essix Retainer

An Essix retainer is similar to our Clear Aligner Therapy braces. This durable, clear, removable retainer is easy to wear and clean.

Are you ready to start your orthodontic treatment?

“I love Dr. Caspersen and his staff. They are all friendly and efficient. I never have to wait past my appointment time, and I’m in and out of there in no time. My son was a patient there a few years ago, and our experience was the same then, too. (I’m doing Invisalign and he had “regular” braces.)”

Karen C.

“My 11 year old needed braces bad and this is the first of many phases to come. Dr. Caspersen was very friendly and helpful and explained the entire process. The staff there as well was very helpful.”

Neal R.