Adults · Kids & teens

Retainers

Straightening is half the journey; keeping it is the other half. Retainers hold the result — for our own patients and for people treated elsewhere who need a replacement.

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Roger with an adult patient at the chair

What our patients are saying about this

★★★★★

I came in with a permanent retainer that had broken and needed fixing quickly. When I called, I was told they do place permanent retainers, but that the doctor would evaluate thoroughly before committing to anything, which turned out to be exactly how it went.
Dr. Khan laid out five or six options, from the most minimal fix (reattaching the broken section) to more substantial ones (a mini Invisalign plan). I got a written cost breakdown for each and was given real time to think it over, including an offer to come back another day once I’d considered them. I chose a new permanent retainer after her evaluation confirmed it would work for my case, and the work itself was excellent. She told me to come back anytime if anything felt off.
What stood out most was the consistency. The person who answered the phone, Dr. Khan, and the receptionist all told me the same thing—no contradictions, no surprises, no pressure. Pricing was clear before any payment was discussed. Given that most orthodontic work isn’t covered by insurance, that kind of transparency matters more than people realize until they’ve gone without it.
The office is also genuinely calm and welcoming, which is not nothing when someone is working in your mouth. I’d imagine it’s a good environment for kids too. It’s a real relief to have an orthodontist nearby I can trust. I had made arrangements to return to my original orthodontist in Korea for this, and after seeing Dr. Khan I cancelled those plans—I’m fully confident in the care I got here. Thank you!

Yun K. · Google review · Santa Monica

★★★★★

I loved my Invisalign experience with Doctor Khan and staff. Everyone here is awesome. The front desk is welcoming, friendly, and ready to answer any questions that you may have whether you call or come in person. Doctor Khan explains everything clearly, and on top of being really nice, she is also super good at adapting. Some problems came up in my case but she always treated them. Choosing orthodontic treatment was one of the best decisions I made and I’m eternally grateful Doctor Khan made this possible. My first consult was in April 2022 and as of February 2026 I am now finished and on retainers.

Juan Pablo M. · Google review · Los Angeles

Keeping it

The part that lasts.

A retainer is what holds the result once the work is done.

Models Dr. Khan uses to show how a bite fits together

Types, wear, and care

Retainers come as fixed wires bonded behind the lower teeth, or with wires on the front of the teeth, and as removable clear trays. Many people end up with a combination, chosen for their case rather than by default.

Wear instructions are specific to you and will be written down, not just said. Clean them as instructed, keep them away from heat, and store them in the case rather than a napkin.

Lost one, or teeth drifting

Call the office. A lost or broken retainer is a common, fixable problem, and the sooner it is replaced the less there is to undo.

If teeth have already shifted, Dr. Khan will look and tell you honestly whether a new retainer is enough or whether some movement is needed first.

Ask us about our retainers-for-life programme.

Treated somewhere else

Not a problem. Replacements start with a quick visit — request one here.

Come see us — in DTLA, or by the beach.

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