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Is an Orthodontic retainer which made of a metal wire and acrylic that surrounds the teeth and keeps them in place. This type of retainer is used to keep teeth straight after the fixed braces is removed, also Hawley retainer is normally worn full time for 3 months after the removal of your braces, then nights only after this period for at least one year following the removal of your braces.You should clean your retainer each night, if you are wearing your retainer around the clock, rinse it with warm water after taking it out of your mouth, and also before putting it back in later! This will help prevent bacterial buildup, also you can brush it with a tiny bit of toothpaste.

orthodontic appliance to maintain teeth in correct positions and to stabilize the result of the treatment and retainers are often used before or after braces in order to hold teeth in a certain position while allowing surrounding gums and bone to adjust.