Finally, It’s time to bid farewell to your braces. Congratulations! But wait for a second…your orthodontist might prescribe you retainers. If you are wondering what the retainers, their uses, and their advantages are- this blog post is the right fit for you. Also, don’t forget to check out some useful tips at the end of this blog to increase the longevity of your retainers. These orthodontic devices come to the rescue if you wish to keep your smile looking great and teeth straight for a lifetime. Even after getting the braces off!
Retainers are custom-made orthodontic devices designed to keep your teeth straight. They are usually prescribed after braces to maintain the right alignment and bite of your teeth. Just in case you don’t know, teeth have a natural tendency to move or shift around gradually to their original positions. But wearing orthodontic appliances such as retainers can help to keep them in place efficiently. There are usually of two types: removable and fixed.
Retainers are customized for every patient and are usually made from plastic or metal wires. Any person who has gone through orthodontic treatment has been prescribed a retainer to maintain straight teeth for a lifetime.
Advantages of retainers
Here are the top 4 benefits of using retainers:
Help in maintaining the straight alignment of your teeth
Retainers are recommended after the orthodontic procedures to prevent treatment reversal. After the braces have been removed, the teeth can move back to their original position unless reinforced by an appliance such as a retainer.
Retainers are small orthodontic devices that can create a big difference in your smile. You surely don’t want to undo the results of your braces, right? Wearing this simple device at night can provide you with beautifully straightened teeth for a lifetime. It’s recommended that you start wearing them after 2 to 6 days of getting your braces removed. They play an important role in the stabilization of teeth and can enable you to flaunt your bright smile for decades. Retainers also help in fixing crooked teeth and filling the gaps in between the teeth by building the new bone tissue. Retainers help to improve your smile aesthetics immensely.
Eliminate bacterial plaque build-up
Let’s admit this; straight teeth are easier to clean. When your teeth are aligned and straightened, it becomes easier for you to maintain your oral health. Proper brushing and flossing lead to the elimination of bacterial build-up from the oral cavity.
Maintenance of your oral health helps in improving the overall quality of life.
Help to stabilize the bite
Retainers help to stabilize the bite that ultimately enables you to chew effectively. Once your braces are removed, the soft tissues and teeth may require some time to adjust to their new positions. Retainers can help them to achieve that stabilization. When there is no underbite or overbite, you can enjoy the delicious taste of your favorite foods without any pain. Bonus point? Chewing the food effectively also helps in the proper absorption of useful nutrients and minerals in the body that enables you to live a healthy life.
Customized appliances for maximum comfort
Retainers are orthodontic appliances that are usually constructed from metal or plastic wires. They are customized for every patient to provide maximum support and comfort.
Along with that, retainers also help in treating speech impediments and provide the right spacing for wisdom teeth.
Useful tips
You can easily clean your removable retainers with lukewarm water. However, for fixed retainers, we suggest you clean them with a floss threader. Brush daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Also, don’t forget to floss! These are just some useful tips that will help you to maintain your oral health effectively and increase the longevity of your retainers. Purchase a retainer storage case to keep them safe when they are not in use. Use mouthwash regularly to prevent the accumulation of plaque and bacterial build-up
Retainers help to maximize the results of any orthodontic straightening treatment. They are the final step of the procedure and play an important role in improving oral health and general well-being. Retain your beautiful smile forever by visiting our website and booking a free consultation.
