Wearing a retainer after braces or other orthodontic treatment helps to keep your teeth in their new position and help you maintain your beautiful new smile. While there are a few different types of retainers, dentists often recommend the Essix retainer as it provides a slim, almost invisible look, allowing you to be able to […]
You made it through the months or years of orthodontic treatment and have a beautiful smile to show for it. Now comes the important part! Making sure that your smile stays in top shape. Along with great oral hygiene, this means wearing a retainer. Your orthodontist more than likely told you to wear your retainer […]
Orthodontic retainers prevent your teeth from shifting. Orthodontists prescribe them after orthodontic treatment. They may also be used to prevent further shifting of the teeth preemptively to avoid an orthodontic procedure. Teeth have an elastic memory and will want to move back to their original position after correction, and dental retainers will prevent them from moving. […]
At SportingSmiles, we only stock the Clear Essix style of retainers for a reason. They are the most modern style of retainer, and we firmly believe that they are the best retainer solution. They allow for custom-fitting at a low cost and are cheap and easy to replace for the same reasons. However, they do […]
Over 60% of US adults — that’s how many of them suffer from a less-than-perfect bite. What’s more, 15% have bite problems severe enough to affect their mouth functions! This is why adult orthodontics has become so popular throughout North America. In fact, adults account for 27% of orthodontic patients in the US and Canada. If you’re one of […]
You spent months or years wearing braces to straighten your teeth and smile. The purpose of your retainer is to keep those teeth in place. Wearing your orthodontic retainer is not supposed to hurt, however, sometimes a retainer can contribute to pain and discomfort. Determining why your retainer is causing pain helps you and your […]
Wearing a retainer is an important part of your orthodontic work. It helps keep your teeth in place after months or even years of wearing braces. But what happens when you go to put your retainer in your mouth, only to find that it doesn’t fit anymore? Should you just put it in your mouth […]
At Sporting Smiles, we are always looking for ways to bring maximum value to our customers and save you money whenever possible. One way to save money that many people overlook is properly making use of their Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSA accounts are specialized accounts that allow you to put money aside for certain […]
We understand that there are a lot of confusing terms and brand names when it comes to retainers and dental products. Naturally, most people aren’t familiar with all the terminology, so we get a lot of questions from our customers. One of the most common questions that we get asked is about the difference between […]
Wearing a retainer after braces can be a bit discouraging after months and months of already having metal in your mouth. Many people ask their orthodontist, “Why do you need a retainer after braces?” The fact of the matter is: the retainer is what will keep your teeth in their new position after your braces have done […]
