What is Retention?

what is retention

Retention refers to the means by which the teeth are kept in place following the end of orthodontic treatment commonly known as braces.

Why Do We Need Retention?

We now know that this is just as important as the phase when braces are working their magic and moving the teeth into place. With braces becoming ever more popular it is important to understand the role retention has in keeping your new smile looking great and avoiding teeth moving out of place. Continue reading “What is Retention?”

All You Need To Know About Root Canal Treatment

Sometimes a tooth can die for reasons such as a decay or trauma from a knock or a fall. Other causes are a deep filling or repeated treatment on a tooth. It can then lead to infection and a risk of the infection spreading and causing more extensive damage leaving little choice but to extract the tooth. Root canal treatment is needed to save an infected tooth and prevent the need for extraction. Continue reading “All You Need To Know About Root Canal Treatment”