Hawley Retainer in Atlanta, GA

At Patel & Womble Orthodontics, we’re here to help you protect the investment that you’ve made in your smile. Once your teeth have been straightened to their ideal position with braces, it is important to maintain your results with a retainer. We provide numerous types of retainers at our Norcross and McDonough offices near Atlanta. One common type of retainer that board-certified orthodontists Dr. Ruchir R. Patel and Dr. Brian A. Womble use for this purpose is the Hawley retainer.

Custom Orthodontic Retainers near Atlanta

Much like other types of retainers, the Hawley retainer is intended to keep your properly aligned teeth from returning back to their previous position. This removable appliance allows the teeth and their surrounding bone structure to adapt to their new placement without worrying about things slipping out of place. The Hawley retainer isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” type of solution. Instead, it will be carefully crafted to fit your specific mouth structure and anatomy while providing the support your teeth need. Hawley retainers are one of the most traditional forms of retainers used in orthodontic therapy.

What is a Hawley Retainer?

The Hawley retainer is composed of a plastic or acrylic appliance that fits into the roof of your mouth, with a thin wire that stretches across the front of the teeth. Dr. Ruchir R. Patel or Dr. Brian A. Womble will help you determine if this is the right type of retainer for your specific situation based on your personal preferences and smile needs.

Choosing this traditional retainer comes with some added benefits:

• It is removable for meals or other activities
• Oral hygiene is simpler with unobstructed brushing and flossing
• The thin wire is barely noticeable
• It preserves the spacing and alignment of your teeth
• The wires can easily be adjusted or repaired as needed

Caring for Your Orthodontic Retainer

It is vital that you properly care for your removable retainer to make sure it does not become damaged. A broken appliance may lead to relapse in tooth alignment. Store it carefully when it is not being worn. Do not keep it in areas where it could be exposed to excessive heat.

Make sure to clean your retainer daily to prevent accumulation of plaque or buildup across the mouthpiece. Refer to our orthodontic retainer instructions page for even more helpful tips!

Convenient Orthodontic Retainers

If you live in the Atlanta area or nearby in Norcross and McDonough, you won’t have to travel far to find a board-certified orthodontist to help you design the right Hawley retainer for your smile. Contact the experienced and trusted team at Patel & Womble Orthodontics today to set up a consultation for you or your child. CareCredit® and OrthoFi financing options are available to help you fit a beautiful smile into your budget.