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 […]
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 […]
One of the most important aspects of keeping a perfect smile is wearing a retainer. You’ll receive a retainer once you’ve completed braces or Invisalign that shifts your teeth into the perfect position getting rid of any gaps or imperfections. To keep your teeth in that position, your dentist will give you a retainer after […]
Congratulations, you’ve just completed your orthodontic treatment of braces! This is typically a long journey lasting anywhere from one to three years, but your perfect smile will be well worth it. While your teeth have been straightened you now have a lifelong responsibility of keeping them that way by wearing a retainer. What is the […]
How long should my teeth retainer last? Many of our customers ask this question before investing in a retainer set from us. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. There are several factors that can affect the lifespan of your retainers, but with proper care and maintenance, they should last you anywhere from […]
Retainers are crafted to keep your teeth in that perfect position after you’ve had braces or aligners. Once these treatments are completed your dentist will give you a retainer to wear and you’ll need to continually replace it for the rest of your life. Sometimes, your retainer may stop fitting for various reasons. How to […]
