Every patient is excited to see their new smile when braces come off. When you’ve worked and waited for something so long it’s easy to get caught up in the results. It’s still important to retain the new position of the teeth. There are a few different ways this is accomplished and will vary depending on the patient.
Fixed retainers are wires permanently bonded to the back of either the upper or lower front teeth. This is usually done very soon after the braces have been removed, and while it isn’t needed for very long after braces treatment and can be removed, it isn’t harmful to keep it longer. Traditional removable retainers include wires that can be adjusted if the teeth require additional movement, and an acrylic base that fits into the roof of the mouth. The newest kind of retainer available is an aligner-style retainer. These are removable clear plastic retainers made from a mold of the newly aligned teeth and resemble invisible braces aligners like Invisalign. Your dentist can tell you what retainer is the best for your continued treatment plan.
To learn more about retainers and all the services we provide, visit www.smilesbyross.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gregory Ross, DDS call our Forest Lake, MN location at 651-464-6988 or our Hudson, WI location at 715-808-8379.
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