The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracies and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS.  Finally getting your braces off after months or years of treatment is a time for celebration. No more pressure and discomfort as your braces move your teeth. Simply wear your new Essix retainer to keep […]
You spend months or years wearing braces with the goal of a straight and beautiful smile. Once the braces come off, it’s time for a celebration! Until, of course, the orthodontist brings out the retainer and tells you your treatment isn’t over yet. And, in all honesty, won’t ever really be over! WHAT?? Do you […]
Retainers are used to keep teeth in the perfect position after orthodontic work. People all over the world choose to have their teeth shifted with braces or aligners into desirable positions for a straight smile. Not all smiles are the same, and some are missing teeth! That doesn’t mean that you can wear a retainer, […]
As an athlete, a mouthguard might be a regular part of your uniform. But you just got braces and you are worried these may keep you sitting on the sideline this season. The good news is, that’s not the case. However, you will need to make some adjustments for your braces when it comes to […]
Vivera retainers are the device that Invisalign offers after you have finished your teeth aligning using the Invisalign teeth straightening process. The Vivera retainer keeps your teeth in their new place and prevents them from moving back to their previous locations. Unfortunately, vivera retainer prices can be a bit expensive. Vivera retainers can sometimes be […]
Everyone wants to have a smile that lights up a room. For some people, that means straightening their teeth or correcting an over or underbite. For others, it means whitening their teeth to make their smile sparkle. Some people are lucky enough to have straight, white teeth but an unsightly gap can hold back their […]
You spent lots of time and money for orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile. Now, you wear your Essix retainer to help retain that smile. In many ways, your retainer is insurance for your teeth. But, in order to keep your teeth in place and healthy, you must take […]
Your braces are finally off and you have a beautiful new smile. While many believe this is the end of their orthodontic treatment, this is only a small portion. The next stage is retention and requires the wearing of a retainer. But which retainer is best? When it comes to retainers, there are two main […]
Essix retainers are a clear molded plastic that fits snugly over your teeth. They look very similar to clear dental aligners used for orthodontic treatments, such as Invisalign. Because of this, many people often wonder if these retainers are able to move teeth. While retainers are designed to keep teeth in place after orthodontic treatment, […]
It is almost time for your braces to finally come off and reveal your beautiful new smile. However, now you and your orthodontist have to decide on the best retainer to use in order to keep that smile. In many cases, your orthodontist may have a particular retainer that they recommend, but it also comes […]
