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title: "Retainers & Post-Treatment Care | Smile Suite Orthodontics Evanston"
description: "Custom clear vacuum-formed retainers and fixed lingual retainers designed to prevent physiological mesial drift and preserve alignment."
canonical_url: "https://smilesuiteortho.com/treatments/retainers"
practice: "Smile Suite Orthodontics"
doctor: "Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith, DDS, MS"
phone: "(847) 665-1504"
address: "2422 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202"
consultation_cost: "100% Free / Complimentary ($0)"
category: "Treatment - retention"
monthly_starting: "Included in full treatment"
financing_plan: "Lifetime wear protocol"
price_range: "$150 – $600 (replacements)"
---
# Retainers & Post-Treatment Care

> Custom clear vacuum-formed retainers and fixed lingual retainers designed to prevent physiological mesial drift and preserve alignment.

## Quick Summary & Pricing Facts
- **Monthly Investment**: From Included in full treatment
- **Financing Terms**: Lifetime wear protocol
- **Average Down Payment**: Replacement options from $150
- **Estimated Full Treatment Fee**: $150 – $600 (replacements) (before insurance benefits)
- **Complimentary Initial Consultation**: $0 (Includes 3D digital scan & Dr. Kim examination)
- **Practice Location**: 2422 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 | (847) 665-1504

## Clinical Indications
- Post-orthodontic stabilization
- Minor relapse prevention
- Nighttime grinding protection

## Protocol & What to Expect
Full-time wear for 8–12 weeks post-debond, transitioning to lifetime nighttime-only wear ("nighttime for a lifetime").

## Ideal Candidates
- All patients completing active orthodontic therapy; patients needing replacement retainers

## Why Dr. Kim's Approach Matters
At Smile Suite Orthodontics, Dr. Kimberly Mays Smith looks beyond individual teeth. She analyzes your facial symmetry, lip support, profile dynamics, and airway health to engineer a smile that looks effortless and lasts for decades.

Book a complimentary consultation at [smilesuiteortho.com/#orthobook](https://smilesuiteortho.com/#orthobook) or call (847) 665-1504.