A retainer is a custom appliance that holds your teeth in their proper position and helps keep your bite stable over time. Whether you have finished orthodontic treatment elsewhere or simply want to protect the alignment you have, a well-fitted retainer keeps things where they belong. At Fleming Dental in Durham, we make retainers to fit precisely and comfortably.
HOW IT WORKS
We look at your teeth and bite and talk through what you want your retainer to do.
We take an accurate impression so the retainer fits snugly and comfortably.
Your custom retainer is made to hold your teeth in their current position.
We fit it, check the comfort, and show you how and when to wear it.
Teeth naturally tend to shift over time, especially after orthodontic work. A retainer holds them in place so they do not drift back or crowd. Worn as directed, it protects the alignment and bite you have, which is far easier than correcting movement after it happens.
Retainers are for anyone who wants to keep their teeth from shifting: patients who have completed braces or aligners, or those who have noticed subtle movement over the years. If keeping your bite stable matters to you, a retainer is a simple way to do it.
A retainer only works if it fits well and works with your bite. Dr. Fleming makes sure yours holds your teeth correctly without straining your jaw or your other teeth. A precise fit is what makes a retainer comfortable enough to actually wear, night after night.
Advanced, bite-focused dentistry is what drew Dr. Alex Fleming to this work, and it is where he has invested the most training, including advanced study through the Pankey Institute. Bite balancing is not an add-on for him. It is the lens he brings to everything.
He takes the time to understand how your whole system fits together, then makes careful, deliberate adjustments so your bite is comfortable, functional, and stable for the long run.
A custom retainer helps hold your teeth and bite where they belong. Ask us about being fitted for one.
📍1020 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
⏰ Monday to Wednesday 8:00a to 4:30p
⏰ Thursday 8:00a to 3:30p
⏰ Closed Friday to Sunday
Fleming Dental is an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice. We file insurance claims on your behalf as a courtesy, and we provide clear estimates before any treatment begins.
PATIENT STORIES
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“I am always pleased with my visits with Dr. Fleming. I recommend him.”
Karla Greene
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“I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Fleming.”
Mallory Horvath
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“Excellent care, exceptional staff!”
Lisa Miles
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