How to Keep Teeth In Place After Braces or Invisalign Treatment
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Retain Your Beautiful Smile After Braces or Invisalign Treatment
Once your Invisalign or orthodontic treatment has been completed, it is important to discuss with your dentist or orthodontist how to maintain your new beautiful smile and keep your teeth in place. It is important to remember that teeth will move and collapse unless retention program or retention product is used consistently and faithfully. Every patient will need to wear a retainer to keep their teeth in the same place as they are on the day their Invisalign treatment is completed.
Important!
Upon completion of Invisalign treatment you would need to wear a retainer for an indefinite period of time because your teeth will move unless a retainer is worn consistently. Failure to wear a retainer upon treatment completion will significantly affect the ability to maintain the desired results. So make sure to diligently follow through with the hard work you have put in so far!
Orthodontic Retention Plan
- 1Discuss with your dentist different options as to how to keep teeth in correct alignment and position after Invisalign treatment has been completed.
- 2Chose retention option that will work best to retain the results of Invisalign treatment. It took you a lot of time, money, and effort to achieve your new beautiful smile and it is equally important to protect and maintain it.
- 3Consider choices between removable retainers and fixed retainers. Removable retainers are usually the best option and your dentist can help you make the right choice that fits your lifestyle.
- 4Take into consideration the quality of various retainers. Retainer strength and precise fit are two key qualities for retaining teeth in their final position and preventing teeth from shifting and relapsing. Cheap retainers might help you save money at the moment, but they will quickly deform and fail to keep teeth in place.
- 5Ensure that you completely understand how to retain your new smile and your investment to achieve beautifully aligned teeth. Proper retention plan and your commitment to retention will keep your new beautiful smile perfect for a lifetime!
Invisalign Aligners vs Retainers
So what is the difference between Invisalign aligners and the retainer and why can't I just continue to wear my last Invisalign aligner instead of getting a retainer? Invisalign aligners are made from a unique thermoplastic material that gradually shifts your teeth into their proper position. Retainer, on the other hand, is made from a sturdy material that is designed to keep your teeth in place in their perfect position and prevent shifting.
Retainers Care
Your retainer is an expensive orthodontic appliance. Take good care of it and treat it with outmost care.
Helpful Tools for Retainers
Lost or Misplaced Retainers
Did you misplace or loose your retainer? Check out items below that can be used as a temporary replacement for your orthodontic retainer.
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