Wearing a removable retainer daily, usually overnight, helps to maintain the results of orthodontic treatment. So, to ensure that your clear device lasts long and keeps your smile perfect, it’s crucial to take good care of it. In this post, we will share some tips on how to look after your removable retainer effectively.
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Retainers are of two types, removable or fixed.
As the name suggests these can be removed. There are a variety of different types. The most effective of which are the thin clear gum shield type, known as Essix retainers, as shown above.
We all know how important making a first impression is. Nothing gives a better impression than having a bright beaming smile. A quick and easy way of getting your teeth looking sparkly clean is air polishing. Continue reading “How can I have my teeth looking sparkly clean?”
Retention refers to the means by which the teeth are kept in place following the end of orthodontic treatment commonly known as braces.
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?”
Having a beautiful smile certainly looks great, and who would say no to that. However the benefits of having straight teeth are not just cosmetic. In my 23 years of experience patients want to have straight teeth for a variety of reasons. Having straight teeth impacts on our physical health, mental and emotional well-being and can even have social benefits. Continue reading “Benefits of Having Straight Teeth”
This is a very common question. Many people have missed out on having braces as a child or have had braces and as they have become older their teeth have moved.
In the majority of cases the answer is YES.
Age is no barrier to that beautiful smile.
There are however some things that need to be considered. Continue reading “Can I Have Braces”
