retainer
Orthodontic alignment device
A retainer is something that keeps something else in place—a dental device that holds teeth in position, a clip that secures a part.
In law, a retainer is an advance fee paid to secure a professional's services: The lawyer required a five-thousand-dollar retainer.
An old-fashioned meaning is a servant or attendant in a wealthy household, especially one who has served for many years: The family's loyal retainers prepared the estate for the gathering.
Dental alignment devices
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- bitePierce with teeth
orthodontist · adjustment · straightening · dental · removable · permanent · wire · plastic
Loyalty owed to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
steadfastness · dedication · constancy · bond · liege · vassal · oath · service
One who assists others
- valetPersonal servant or parker
- butlerChief domestic servant
- footmanUniformed domestic male attendant
- pageNoble's young assistant
squire · steward · manservant · housekeeper · domestic · liveryman · household · serving
Move or progress forward
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- prepaymentPayment made beforehand
- downpaymentInitial payment toward purchase
earnest · engagement · hire · contract · agreement · compensation · stipend · consultation
braces
Dental alignment devices
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
bite · orthodontist · adjustment · straightening · dental · removable · permanent · wire · plastic · clear
allegiance
Loyalty owed to authority
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
fealty · steadfastness · dedication · constancy · bond · liege · vassal · oath · service · duty
attendant
One who assists others
page · squire · steward · manservant · housekeeper · domestic · liveryman · household · serving · loyal
advance
Move or progress forward
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
- prepaymentPayment made beforehand
downpayment · earnest · engagement · hire · contract · agreement · compensation · stipend · consultation · billing
clip
Cut or attach
mount · anchor · clamp · hook · fitting · hardware · securing · mechanical · attachment · support
- Dentaldental drill, braces, Invisalign, implants, crown
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- Orthodonticsbraces, aligners, brackets, archwire, headgear
- dental devicesbraces, dentures, mouthguard, dental crown, dental bridge
- retainersservant, attendant, keeper, follower, butler
- Dentistdentist, dental floss, dental hygienist, cavity filling, cavity
retainerfinal bill
Last invoice owed
final payment · settlement · balance due · contingency fee · one-time payment
- retainer feeUpfront sum for ongoing access
- retaining wallsStructures resisting lateral soil pressure
- on retainer
- loyal retainer
- retained earningsProfits kept by company
- retainer agreementsPrepaid professional availability arrangements