IMPORTANCE OF RETAINERS AFTER
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
To correct the malaligned teeth and improper jaw positions, orthodontist will help to transform misaligned teeth and jaws into a healthy bite and beautiful smile.
After the orthodontic treatment is complete, wearing the retainer is must, so as to maintain the teeth in newly changed positions while gums and bone adapts.
Retainers prevent the teeth from going back to their original positions.
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ORTHODONTIC RETAINER |
Retainers must be worn immediately after braces are removed and for full time, typically for first one year.
Retainers should be removed while eating and before teeth brushing.
Retainers must be cleaned before and after use.
Types:
1) Removable retainers - Hawley retainer,
Essix (clear) retainer.
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HAWLEYS RETAINER |
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ESSIX (CLEAR) RETAINER |
2) Fixed retainers - Bonded lingual retainers.
These lingual retainers are directly cemented to the inner surface of the front teeth.
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UPPER LINGUAL RETAINER |
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LOWER LINGUAL RETAINER |
CONCLUSION:
After orthodontic treatment completes, always retainers are used to prevent relapse.
Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.
No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,
Chennai - 600 097,
Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825
No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,
Chennai - 600 097,
Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825
Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com
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