Retainers for straightening teeth in Odessa
Installation of retainers for teeth is sometimes a necessary procedure that patients need after removing braces or caps. Retention of teeth is a diagnosis made by an orthodontist after a course of wearing braces. Retainers are placed so that after the removal of the braces there is no reverse return of the dentition. In fact, retainers are no longer needed to straighten the teeth, but to prevent the teeth from shifting after they are released from the orthodontic systems. The very procedure of appointment and installation requires great attention from the orthodontist dentist, since this is an important stage of rehabilitation. If you are planning to remove braces or you need to install or remove retainers, please contact our specialists at the dental clinic "Asteria" in Odessa, which is located at st. Topolevaya 14/1 (Tairovo district).
Types of retainers
There are both removable and non-removable designs. Removable in this case, there are two types in the form of transparent plates or caps and in the form of positioners.
Retainer caps must be worn at all times and are only allowed to be removed during meals, after thoroughly brushing your teeth after each meal. Positioners are also mouthguard retainers, only for two jaws, so they are only worn when sleeping.
Fixed retainers are the most popular and widespread type. They are a thin metal wire running along the inner side of the dentition. Fixed retainers are not visible to others and do not require special care, but their installation is possible if there were no extracted teeth in the row.
What are retainers made of?
Fixed structures are made of special metal wire used in dentistry. Retainer caps and positioners are made of polymer materials.
What happens if you don't wear retainers?
After removing the braces, there is a high probability that the teeth may return to their original state after being exposed to pressure. In other words, a course on teeth straightening carried out for a long time may turn out to be in vain.
How do I remove the retainers?
The retainer caps and positioners can be easily removed on their own, since it is a removable structure, but to remove the wire metal retainers, you need to contact your orthodontist attending physician.