While it might seem like it’s taken forever, you’ve finally gotten your braces off or finished your last round on Invisalign®. Bravo! After completing your orthodontic treatment, it is crucial to maintain the results to better ensure that your teeth stay straight and healthy. This can be achieved by wearing a retainer immediately after orthodontic treatment. By caring for and wearing your retainer faithfully, you can enjoy a beautiful, straight smile for years.
Retainers are orthodontic appliances that help keep teeth in place following any orthodontic treatment. These devices are designed to hold teeth in their newly corrected positions and prevent them from shifting back into their original positions. These appliances can prevent various orthodontic issues, including misaligned teeth, bite problems, and crowding. Patients who wear orthodontic retainers should follow their orthodontist’s instructions carefully to ensure their teeth remain straight and healthy. Orthodontic retainers can be temporary or permanent and are custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth.
Temporary retainers are custom-made, removable devices created to hold teeth in a particular position for a short time. These devices are made to fit the exact shape of your teeth and are usually created using a mold of your mouth. Temporary retainers can also help to alleviate temporary minor orthodontic relapse. These devices are typically worn for a shorter period than traditional braces, usually lasting a few months. Despite their short duration, temporary orthodontic retainers are highly effective and can play a vital role in maintaining perfect alignment.
After orthodontic treatment, permanent orthodontic retainers are thin wires attached to the back of the upper and lower front teeth. They are designed to keep the teeth in their new, corrected position and prevent them from returning to their original position. Unlike temporary retainers that the patient must remember to wear, permanent retainers are always in place. While they may take some getting used to at first, permanent retainers are an effective way to ensure that the results of orthodontic treatment last a lifetime.
Wearing a retainer is one of the most essential steps in completing your orthodontic treatment journey. Without a retainer, your teeth may shift back into their original positions, which could affect not only the beautiful new smile you have but also your bite’s balance and oral health.
At Lake Country Orthodontics, we are proud to be able to provide our patients with retainers that are both reliable and comfortable. Dr. Ciro Cabal offers permanent and clear, removable retainers that help keep smiles in the correct position. If you have any questions about keeping your new look long-term, please feel free to contact us today. Text or call (817) 236-7846 to learn more about retainers in Fort Worth, TX.
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