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Prevent teeth from moving

The proper use of dental retainers can keep a smile looking great and functioning properly for the remainder of your life.

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Retainers At A Glance

There are a few varieties of retainers, each with their own strengths and considerations: Fixed Retainers or Clear Removable Retainers.

Retainer Costs at Maida Smiles

Keeping your teeth in their corrected position after orthodontic treatment is essential. We offer two types of retainers to suit different lifestyles and budgets.

  • Fixed Retainer: a thin wire bonded behind your teeth — discreet and permanent
  • Removable Clear Retainer: a custom-fitted transparent tray worn at night

Both options are available at our Maida Vale clinic and can be fitted at the end of your orthodontic treatment or as a standalone appointment.

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Different types suited to you

Fixed Orthodontic Retainers

This retainer consist of a wire which sits behind your front teeth. It may be placed on both upper and lower teeth and is not removable.

Removable Clear Retainers

These retainers are clear removable retainers which cover all the surfaces of your teeth.

Base Plate Retainer

This retainer is removable and is made of a plate which covers the roof of your mouth as well as a wire which sits across your front teeth to control their movement. These retainers are designed for the upper teeth.

Vivera Retainers

  • Invisalign’s Vivera Retainer system, it is designed to be a seamless extension of your active Invisalign treatment.
  • They are manufactured directly form the same digital data used for your Invisalign treatment aligners.
  • The Vivera Package includes three sets of upper and lower (6 total) retainers. If care is taken against loss, breakage and careless maintenance, Vivera Retainers can last a long time.
  • Adult brace treatment options

    The below treatment options successfully treat crooked, misaligned, and overcrowded teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites. All treatments are also perfect for gapped teeth, although Invisalign cannot close gaps larger than 0.4mm.

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    Invisalign from £2,475 per arch

    • Removable up to 2 hours
    • 3-12 months
    • Mild to severe cases

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    Metal Braces – Maida Smiles Dental Clinic

    Metal Braces £1,500 per arch

    • Fixed (coloured options)
    • 12-18 months
    • Mild to severe cases

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    Ceramic Braces – Maida Smiles Dental Clinic

    Ceramic Braces £1,750 Per arch

    • From £1,750 (one arch)
    • Fixed but tooth-coloured
    • 18-36 months
    • Mild to severe cases

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    Self-ligating £1,625 per arch

    • Fixed with brackets
    • 12-24 months
    • Mild to severe cases

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    Why Wearing Your Retainer Matters

    After orthodontic treatment, teeth have a natural tendency to shift back towards their original positions. Wearing your retainer as prescribed — whether fixed or removable — is the only way to protect your investment and maintain your new smile long term.

    Most patients transition from full-time wear to night-time-only wear after the first few months. Our orthodontists will guide you through the exact schedule for your individual case.

    What we offer

    Your local dentist for life, Maida Smiles Dental Clinic in Maida Vale,  is a cosmetic, restorative and dental implant clinic in the heart of  London that also serves patients with general, everyday smile concerns.  We’re here no matter your smile concern.

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    Representative examples

    Finance monthly examples displayed on this page are based on a £2,500 dental implant, no deposit:

    • 24 months: £114.54 per month. Total repayable: £2,749.06. 9.9% APR.
    • 36 months: £80.31 per month. Total repayable: £2,891.16. 9.9% APR

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    Finance information

    Maida Smiles Clinic has partnered with Tabeo Tech Limited to offer 0% dental finance over 12 months, with interest-bearing options available up to 36 months at a 9.9% APR beyond the initial 12-month period.

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