How to Design Your Own Orthodontic Retainer

When you are required to wear a retainer, you do not have to go with the generic clear color with metal wires. Orthodontists nowadays have many options for you to design your own retainer with graphics, colors, and designs. Simply ask your orthodontist if you can design your own retainer, and you will presented with hundreds of options.

Things You'll Need

• Orthodontist
• Design books

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Instructions

• 1

  Ask your orthodontist if he offers the option to design your own retainer. Almost all orthodontists offer this option now. Ask to view the books about color, graphics and designs.

• 2

  Pick the color you wish to have. Lighter colors can show stains and scratches more easily and quickly. Darker colors may not show the type of patterns or designs you want, so keep this in mind. You can also choose tie-dye colors, and patterns such as polka dots, stripes, etc.

• 3

  Choose the design you want. This can include patterns and graphics. There are numerous types of graphics from cartoon shows, to words, to sports and music symbols. Pick one of your favorite hobbies and view the graphics that correspond with that.

• 4

  Tell your doctor the color, pattern or design, or graphic you want on your orthodontic retainer. He will record this information and place the order for your retainer. You will most likely have to pay more in order to customize the retainer, but you will have it for a long, long time so you should design a retainer for your enjoyment.