{"id":13564,"date":"2020-03-17T09:02:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T08:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=13564"},"modified":"2025-07-30T19:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:45:08","slug":"essix-retainer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/adult-braces\/teeth-retainers\/essix-retainer\/","title":{"rendered":"Essix Retainer: Everything You Need to Know for After Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Essix retainer<\/strong> is a type of clear plastic retainer that is used to keep your teeth straight after orthodontics<\/a> treatment.<\/p>

In this article, we\u2019ll give you the information you need about cost and cleaning requirements to decide if this type of clear retainer is right for you.<\/p>

Did you know?<\/strong> You can order custom retainers online<\/strong> for way less than you can get at the dentist!<\/strong> Have a look at our top picks<\/strong> below:<\/p>

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What is an Essix retainer?<\/h2>

An Essix retainer is a removable retainer made of clear plastic. Essentially, these smile correctors are a plastic mold<\/a> made to fit perfectly over your teeth. They need to fit well (without being painful) to stop your teeth from moving out of their new, perfect alignment (known as relapsing). These clear retainers come in upper and lower sets, or as a single device and are one of the cheaper options when it comes to picking a type of retainer.<\/p>

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Clear retainers are made from a model of your teeth, so they are a precise fit. This model can be created either from a 3D scan or from a dental impression using putty.<\/p>

Are Essix retainers better?<\/h3>

An Essix retainer may be the better choice for you, and it may not. Below is a short pros and cons list to help you decide if Essix is right for you.<\/p>

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