Keep Your True Smile with Spark Retainers
Carry on with your confident smile after your orthodontic treatment ends. You’ve already put in so much time and effort into achieving your ideal smile, there’s no need to let it fade away! Spark Retainers are designed to keep your teeth in their proper alignment, ensuring your smile stays straight for years to come. They are:
Discreet
Nearly Invisible*, so you can show off your true smile.
Comfortable
BPA-free and designed for a more comfortable fit
Durable
Made with TruGEN technology, allowing for long-term retention**
Effective
Designed to maintain your improved smile's alignment
Why Choose Spark Retainers?
Spark Retainers are clear, comfortable, and made to last.* They’re made with the same TruGEN technology used in Spark Clear Aligners, so you know they’re high quality. Our retainers are created with polished, scalloped edges and are custom sculpted to your gumline providing a more comfortable experience. Plus, they’re more resistant to staining and have been lab-tasted for durability.
Unlike other retainer brands that ship directly to your home, Spark Retainers are customized by a Spark professional with effectiveness and comfort in mind. This means you won’t have to bite down into a gooey plaster mold or boil a plastic one-size-fits-all form in scalding hot water.
How Do Retainers Work?
Once your teeth are straightened, they have a natural tendency to shift over the course of time. Spark Retainers are there for you as a supportive system to help fend off this change in tooth position and keep your smile looking its best. Much like Spark Aligners, Spark Retainers are custom-sculpted to fit your unique bite, helping to ensure effectiveness and comfort.
Your smile is one-of-a-kind – just like you! That’s why keeping your teeth in alignment after aligners or braces is important. When you wrap up your teeth-straightening journey, your doctor might ask you to wear your retainers most of the day for a little while, taking them out only to eat, drink (water’s okay), brush, and floss. After that, your doctor may switch you to “night only” retainers. It’s all part of making sure your hard work endures.
How To Take Care of Your Spark Retainers
Caring for your Spark Retainers is easy! Simply follow these guidelines:
Clean your retainers easily with a toothbrush and toothpaste
Store your retainer in their case when not in use to help prevent any damage.
Follow your doctor's recommendations for wear time
Ready to Protect Your Investment?
Your smile is a valuable investment, so enjoy a lifetime of straight smiles with retainers that fit your life and your look. Talk to your doctor about getting your custom Spark Retainers today!
Questions about Spark Retainers? Let us help you!
● What is a retainer for?
Once your teeth have been straightened with clear aligners or braces, a good retainer helps keep everything in place. Think of it as the final step to lock in that great smile you’ve worked so hard for.
But before you get going with your new retainers, you should know that not all retainers are alike. How long yours lasts really depends on the type you get and what materials and technology they come with. Some retainers need to be worn for longer than others based on your unique bite. The key is being consistent–it will make a big difference
● What if my orthodontic treatment was finished with braces or another aligner brand?
The mode of treatment isn’t as important as the fact that you’ve made sure you have finished your orthodontic treatment. Whether you have undergone treatment with wires and brackets or clear aligners, you can keep your true smile for years to come with Spark Retainers.
● What are the different types of retainers for teeth?
Orthodontic retainers are available in several types. Each type works in similar ways, but they wear out at different rates and have different applications. A retainer can be made from plastic or wire depending on the brand.
While both plastic and wire retainers are available via mail order, mail-order retainers require you to make your own mold from an impression kit without one-on-one care from a dental professional. This scenario may require applying cheek retractors yourself and biting into a sticky putty before sending out the mold in the mail.
That’s one of the reasons why it’s important to receive first-hand care by an orthodontist so they help you with what’s best for your true smile.
● Will my teeth shift without wearing a retainer?
It's likely, and most orthodontists recommend wearing a retainer after treatment whether you used braces or clear aligners. Typically, Spark Retainers are created from a digital scan of your teeth to help maintain your teeth’s new position and prevent them from gradually shifting back. If you don’t wear a retainer, some teeth could shift back in a short period of time1.
● How much do retainers cost?
Retainers may vary in cost based on their type, materials, and function. Spark Retainers are custom-made by a Spark professional, so costs vary depending on your specific requirements. Be sure to talk to an orthodontic provider for personalized pricing details.
● How do I get my Spark Retainers?
Spark Retainers are available exclusively through your trained Spark professional. Find a Spark Doctor today to keep your true smile for life.
*Data on File at the Ormco Headquarters, Brea, CA. as of February 2025
**Data on file. Spark Retainers were lab tested to withstand at least 450 insertions/removal cycles.
1Lyotard N, Hans M, Nelson S, Valiathan M. Short-term postorthodontic changes in the absence of retention. Angle Orthod. 2010 Nov;80(6):1045-50. doi: 10.2319/010210-7.1. PMID: 20677953; PMCID: PMC8929484.
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