Title: Tips and Tricks to Take Care Of Your Retainers
1Tips and Tricks to Take Care Of Your Retainers
2What is a Retainer and Who Needs One?
Retainers are devices that help maintain straight
teeth achieved by braces. Any individual who has
recently undergone orthodontic treatment to get
their teeth straightened needs to wear a
retainer. Braces create a beautiful smile, but
the retainer maintains it while encouraging
better oral hygiene long after its gone. After
the braces have been removed, teeth can shift
back to their original position. So, retainers
are worn to help maintain the position of
straightened teeth.
3Why is a Retainer Needed after Orthodontic
Treatment?
- If you dont use a retainer after braces, the
genetics will come into play and the teeth will
revert to the way they were before the
orthodontic treatment. For kids and teenagers,
alignment of the teeth can be relatively easier
compared to adults because there is slightly less
chance of relapse. Make sure to wear a retainer
consistently if you are an adult and have
undergone orthodontic treatment. - Reasons Why Retainers are Important
- Retainers Stabilize Your Bite
- Maintain Space for Wisdom Teeth and New Teeth
- Prevent Treatment Reversal
- Helps Teeth Hold Their Position
4Retainers After Braces Types
The use of retainers after braces is an essential
part of the continuing maintenance of teeth.
There are two types of retainers after
braces Fixed Retainers The fixed retainer is
usually a thin wire worn across the back of the
lower or upper front teeth. Removable Retainers
The removable retainer is usually a combination
of a wire going across the front of the lower or
upper front teeth. They are held in place with a
combination of acrylic material and hooks that
insert in and around the back teeth to hold the
retainer in place.
5Care for Your Retainers
- Each retainer has its pros and cons, but both
serve the same purpose to keep teeth straight
after braces. An important part of any dental
care plan is proper cleaning. A dirty retainer
can harbour bacteria, which can cause bad breath
in your mouth. - It's important to take good care of your
retainers - Wear the retainer as instructed by your
orthodontist - Store your retainer properly.
- Remove your retainer before eating.
- Use floss threaders to floss around your teeth
and a permanent retainer - Brush your teeth around the fixed retainer.
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