Clayton Orthodontics

With a payment plan, you'll make monthly payments toward your orthodontic treatment rather than paying the full cost up front. Some patients choose to make a lower down payment, while others choose to pay more upfront.

You can use your credit card or debit card for the initial deposit. Monthly payments can be made by preauthorized debit only.

As long as you can set up payments with preauthorized debit, we can set up a payment plan for you!

For a one-time fee that is around the price of three retainers, the Smile Protection Program offers you replacement retainers over the course of seven years. Without the Smile Protection Program, you must pay the full cost of a retainer each time it is replaced. Apart from co-pay, there are no costs for retainer replacements after you pay the one-time fee. You can also pay for your Smile Protection Program in three monthly instalments.

You can get up to a maximum of seven sets or 14 individual retainers over a seven year period with the Smile Protection Program. Please note that we will not provide multiple retainer replacements in a single visit unless it is one upper and one lower retainer. When you require a retainer replacement, give us a call as soon as possible. We will invite you to come back to our practice and confirm what retainers you need. In some cases, an impression may be required, but in most cases, we will simply take a scan of your teeth. You will be able to pick up your new retainers a few days later.

With proper care and correct use, most retainers can last for years. The following signs indicate that a new retainer may be needed: Cracks or Chips When you start noticing chips or cracks in your retainer, it is time to replace it. This type of damage will only get worse over time, and it will also compromise the retainer's structural integrity, making it less effective. Poor Fit Retainers are designed to be sturdy and durable, but they may start to loosen over time with wear. If you notice that the fit is loose, it's important to replace your retainer because at that point, it is no longer effectively supporting your teeth. Excessive Buildup You should be cleaning your retainer regularly to keep it in good shape. However, stubborn buildup can still occur over time. If your retainer has buildup that can't be removed with a thorough cleaning, it should be replaced.

Retainers are a long-term commitment for all orthodontic patients. Retainers ensure that your new, straighter smile stays that way after your treatment with braces or clear aligners is complete. You'll have to wear your retainer full-time for at least three months after you have finished your active orthodontic treatment and nightly after that. Even people who have never had orthodontic treatment will experience their teeth shifting over time; orthodontic patients are even more prone to this and should wear retainers for as long as they want straight teeth.

For the first few months of retainer wear after active orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will instruct you to wear your retainer 24 hours a day, every day. This is because these early months of the retention phase are when your teeth are most likely to shift back to their pre-treatment positions. During this time, you'll take your retainer out only to eat, brush, and floss your teeth. You will probably also need to remove your retainer if you play sports, as you should be switching to a sports mouth guard instead. Over time, your teeth will settle into their new positions, and your risk of relapse will decrease. When your orthodontist has determined that you are ready and your jaw has reformed around your tooth roots, you'll be able to start wearing your retainer for fewer hours a day, or just overnight.