How much is a new retainer? It depends on the source, and how quickly you need it, but getting a new retainer is a lot easier and affordable than you may think. People need replacement retainers all the time. Some of them have lost theirs, or perhaps a pet chewed up a set. Sometimes, it’s […]
You’re all excited about your brand-new smile after completing your aligner treatments or braces, or maybe you’ve been wearing a retainer for a while, but when you put it in your teeth get sore. There are various reasons for having sore teeth from a retainer and a few ways to prevent this. How to soothe […]
Retainers are oral devices that are crafted by your dentist or dental labs to keep your teeth in place after post-treatments from braces or aligners. It’s crucial to wear a retainer every night to prevent your teeth from shifting. If you fail to wear one, your teeth will shift back into their natural position, but […]
After you get your braces removed, chances are your orthodontist will advise you to wear a retainer in order to keep your new smile in place. In most cases, orthodontists recommend wearing a retainer all the time for the first six months to a year. After that, nightly wearing is recommended in order to prevent […]
After months or even years wearing braces, you’ll probably feel relieved. However, you’re not completely clear of responsibility yet! You’ll still need to follow your orthodontist’s instructions on how to care for your new dental retainer. According to this survey, patients wearing a removable dental retainer were given oral (63%), written (32.1%), or oral/written (4.9%) instructions. These […]
Your oral health is a crucial aspect of your overall health. People will have their teeth shifted using Invisalign or braces to get their teeth into the perfect position. This will boost confidence but it can also help with any bothersome teeth that are out of place. Afterword, you’ll need to wear a retainer to […]
It happens in many ways, maybe you’re pulling off your retainer and it cracks as you pull it away. Perhaps, you misplaced it and finally find it by accidentally stepping on it beside your nightstand and it breaks. Maybe it found its way into your pet’s mouth and is all chewed up. These scenarios happen […]
You spend months or even years completing your Invisalign aligner treatments. It was a costly expense but the results are worth it as you have a beautiful smile that boosts your confidence. Your dentist crafts you a retainer to protect your teeth from shifting but after a few months, you lose it. What to do […]
Do you have a front tooth gap that lowers your confidence and makes you more reluctant to smile? If so, this might be due to your dental habits, the size of your teeth and mouth, or even your genetics. The medical term for a gap between your teeth is referred to as a diastema. The good […]
We are often asked by our customers about the difference between Invisalign and retainers, so we thought we should clear up some of the confusion. Although they might look the same and do share many similarities, they are designed to do very different tasks. Here’s the difference between Invisalign and retainers. Invisalign Invisalign is designed to […]
