Retainers Cambridge
Keep your straight smile for life
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Free parking right outside the door
Easy access from Cambridge and nearby villages
65 London Road, Stapleford CB22 5DG
Free on-site parking, right outside
Rated 5.0 on Google by our patients
Retainers are essential after orthodontic treatment to maintain your newly straightened teeth. Without them, teeth naturally want to drift back to their original positions. We offer various retainer options to suit your lifestyle.
This treatment is ideal if you
- ✓Anyone who has completed Invisalign® or braces treatment
- ✓Patients who want a permanent, hassle-free retention option
- ✓Those looking to replace a lost or worn retainer
- ✓Patients whose teeth have shifted and who want to stabilise them
How it works
Consultation
We discuss your retention needs and recommend the most suitable type (fixed, removable, or a combination of both), based on your treatment history and lifestyle.
Impressions
Precise impressions or a digital scan of your teeth are taken to ensure your retainer fits perfectly and holds your teeth in their corrected positions.
Fitting
Your retainer is fitted and any adjustments are made to ensure comfort. We also explain exactly how and how often to wear it for best results.
Why Retainers Matter
After braces or aligners, the bone and tissues around your teeth need time to stabilize in their new positions. Retainers hold teeth in place during this period and beyond, protecting your orthodontic investment.
Types of Retainers
We offer removable retainers (worn at night), fixed retainers (bonded behind your teeth for 24/7 retention), and clear retainer options. We'll recommend the best type based on your treatment and lifestyle.
Wearing Your Retainer
Most patients wear retainers full-time initially, then transition to night-time wear. Long-term, we recommend continued night-time wear several nights a week. Consistency is key to maintaining your results.
Retainer Care
Clean removable retainers daily with a soft brush and appropriate cleaner. Store them in their case when not wearing them. For fixed retainers, careful flossing around the wire is essential. Bring retainers to check-ups so we can monitor their condition.
Common questions
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Form is everything that a dental practice should be! I was nervous before attending but Laura and Andrea were professional and kind and put me at ease. Highly recommended!
This is hands down the best dentist I have ever visited in my life. It's like being at a 5 star resort/spa. They take a great deal of care ensuring the patient understands the rationale behind the treatment plan and procedures. Their equipment is state of the art and the team working there are simply great. I am so happy to have come across this dental practice.
Wonderful experience at Form Dental from start to finish. Welcoming receptionist in a calm, tranquil environment, followed by the most informative, caring yet professional hygienist appointment with Teresa, that I have ever experienced. So attentive to individual needs and concerns, including demonstration of correct flossing and brushing techniques. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Recently found this dentist and from walking in the welcome, the service and as you are leaving all is 10 out of 10. Gita (Dentist) is by far the best I have come across, takes time to explain all you need to know and with genuine care, and of course Andrea (assistant) also top notch. Together they are number one in the business. Highly recommend
So impressed with my friendly, knowledgeable dentist and the helpful and thorough appointment - lots of great advice. A beautiful clinic with great equipment and, best of all, they were brilliant with my 2 year old and even put tractors on the TV to make him feel welcome. Thank you so much!
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Why choose Form Dental
Independent and unhurried
We're a private, family-run practice, not a corporate chain. Every appointment is given the time and attention it deserves.
Easy to get to, easy to park
We're in Stapleford, 10 minutes south of Cambridge city centre, with our own free car park right outside the front door.
Led by a local dentist
Dr Lara Phillips grew up in the area and founded Form Dental to offer the kind of care she believes every patient deserves.