They are custom made device used to wesr in your mouth after completion of treatment. It helps keep your teeth in their new,correct position after braces.
WHY RETAINERS?
Even after your teeth to the desired position ,your teeth are not that firm in their new position,it doesnt happen until your gum ,muscles and bone doesnt get use to it. Your braces keep your tooth to the desired position ,but once the once off the teeth can go to their old position because of masticatory forces.This can cause the failure of the treatment. Wearing a retainer helps your teeth to stay on the desired position or correct position so they dont move. Its like your braces straighten your teeth and retainers helps keeping the changes . Retainers help your teeth retain new position.
TYPES OF RETAINERS -
1 FIXED RETAINERS
2 REMOVABLE RETAINERS
FIXED RETAINERS -
They are also called permanat retainers.They are fixed with a tooth colored cement. And you cannot remove it on your own.These are often used for front teeth for lower and upper to stop them from coming apart or shifting over time.
REMOVABLE RETAINERS -
Removable retainers can go in and out of your mouth. They are clear retainers of plastic like material . They are custom made to fit in your mouth.
Frequently asked Questions
Do retainers hurt?
No, not really ,but one can feel unusual ,and within few days you will feel normal.
Can we put retainers before the orthodontic treatment?
No, retainers work is the to hold the changes made by the orthodintic treatment, so that is why it is placed after the treatment.
How long will I have to wear retainers?
Your clinician will suggest you to wear it in day and night and atleast 6 hours a day.