Quick Answer: 😁 Braces move teeth into alignment, while retainers preserve those results. High-quality retainers, like NewSmile, help maintain bite health, prevent shifting, and keep your smile comfortable for years.
“After using a NewSmile retainer consistently, my teeth stayed perfectly straight and my bite feels comfortable every day.”
🦷 Braces: Building Your Smile
Think of braces as the “construction crew” for your teeth. Through brackets, wires, and elastic bands, braces apply gentle, precise pressure to gradually correct crowded teeth, gaps, and bite issues. Treatment timelines vary based on the complexity of your case, ranging from several months to a few years.
Braces help with:
- • Straightening crowded, rotated, or overlapping teeth
- • Correcting overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite
- • Closing gaps between teeth
- • Aligning your bite for improved chewing and oral health
Clear aligners may be an alternative for mild-to-moderate cases, but both braces and aligners share the same goal: moving teeth into their ideal positions safely and effectively.
Pro Tip: Braces are the foundation. Without proper alignment, retainers alone cannot maintain long-term results.
🛡 Retainers: Protecting Your Smile
Once teeth are properly aligned, the bones and gums need time to stabilize. Retainers act as your “security team,” holding teeth in their new positions, supporting bite health, and preventing relapse or shifting over time.
Benefits of high-quality retainers:
- ✔ Maintain alignment and prevent relapse
- ✔ Support bite health and jaw comfort
- ✔ Protect enamel from grinding or clenching
- ✔ Preserve your orthodontic investment long-term
Modern clear retainers, like NewSmile retainers, are discreet, comfortable, and easy to wear. They integrate seamlessly into daily life for patients of all ages.
“I barely notice my NewSmile retainer at night, but it keeps my teeth perfectly aligned — no stress at all!”
Price for NewSmile Retainers: New Customer Retainers – CA$129
Price for Extra Thick Retainers: New Customers – CA$149
🔍 Braces vs Retainers: When to Use Each
When Braces Are Needed
- • Teeth are crowded, rotated, or misaligned
- • Bite issues such as overbite, underbite, or crossbite
- • Gaps that affect function or aesthetics
- • Active tooth movement recommended by an orthodontist
When Retainers Are Enough
- • Completed braces or aligner treatment and maintaining results
- • Minor shifts after previous orthodontics
- • Passive support recommended by your provider
Pro Tip: Retainers preserve your smile but cannot move teeth significantly after growth or orthodontic treatment.
🛠 How NewSmile Retainers Work
- Smile Assessment: Determines suitability and retainer type
- At-Home Impression Kit: Order your kit and create molds at home
- Custom Fabrication: Retainers crafted to your bite
- At-Home Wear: Consistent nightly use maintains alignment and comfort
Learn more about the process at How NewSmile Works.
🌙 Night Guards: Protect Teeth & Jaw
Grinding, clenching, and TMJ can cause tooth wear and jaw discomfort. NewSmile Night Guards provide a custom fit to protect teeth, reduce strain, and support long-term jaw health.
Price for Night Guard: CA$179
🛡 Retainer Care & Smile Essentials
- Petal Ultrasonic Cleaner – removes 99.9% of bacteria, stains, and odors for a fresh smile
- Petal Cleaning Pods – keep retainers and aligners crystal clear
- Petal Teeth Whitening Light – brighten teeth safely
- Petal Whitening Pens – touch up your smile anytime
- Whitening Foam – enhance brightness while protecting enamel
- Check out the full NewSmile collection for more smile solutions
“Petal tools make retainer care effortless — my aligners are spotless and my smile stays bright.”
✔ Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Smile
- • Wear retainers or night guards as directed to prevent relapse or jaw issues
- • Maintain consistent oral hygiene and schedule regular dental visits
- • Avoid hard, sticky, or overly crunchy foods
- • Pair with whitening and cleaning products for optimal results
💭 Final Thoughts
Braces build your smile, retainers protect it. With NewSmile, custom retainers, night guards, and care tools ensure long-lasting results, comfort, and confidence. Investing in NewSmile means investing in a healthy, aligned, and bright smile that lasts for years.
“I finally feel confident my teeth will stay aligned for years thanks to NewSmile’s custom retainers.”
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