Retainers are a critical part of your orthodontic treatment. Together, you and your dentist have worked hard to get your teeth as aligned and straight as possible. However, as soon as your braces are removed, teeth have a tendency to return to their original position. Retainers are needed to prevent this from happening and to [...]
by: Jo Harts Some teenagers wear retainers merely for fashion and style. They no longer follow up with their Orthodontist thus depleting the real purpose of having retainers. Retainer is an orthodontic device which should be used after braces. It holds the teeth together and allows the gums and the jaw muscles to adjust to [...]
After you get your braces removed, you are going to have to wear retainers all through the day and evening. As of now there are two types of retainers. The traditional, removable retainers are commonly used because it’s easy to adjust them as needed. They are made out of acrylic and wire and usually come [...]
After the active orthodontic treatment has been completed, retainers will be placed so that the alignment of your teeth will be maintained and held and will likewise result to the improvement of your bite. Retainers can be permanent or fixed but there are some that are removable. However, there is a possibility that after the [...]