The long-awaited day has arrived: It’s time to remove your braces! You must be overjoyed since your teeth are perfectly aligned, and you have the most beautiful smile.
You are about to begin the most critical phase of your orthodontic treatment, which is the phase in which you will wear your dental retainer.
Some compelling arguments in favor of your using a retainer
Retainers safeguard your investment. You must continue to use your retainer daily, particularly during the first year after your braces have been removed if you want to keep your stunning smile.
When an orthodontist takes off your braces, your smile will attempt to revert to its pre-braces state. A retainer must be worn constantly and for an extended period to stop teeth from shifting and moving into new positions.
How long will you need to continue to use a retainer?
You must use your retainer every night to maintain your teeth’ alignment. It is strongly suggested that you wear your retainer for at least 12 hours daily during the first year of use. Following the first year, you should be able to sleep with your retainer in for roughly eight hours each night.
Also, it is essential to maintain your retention visits with your orthodontist regularly, and you should never forget to bring your retainer with you. This enables your orthodontist to examine both your retainer and your smile to ensure that your teeth have not moved out of their proper positions. If it is required, he or she can make modifications to your retainer.
Watch how you handle your retainer!
You must keep your retainer clean on a daily basis! The simplest method is to use a toothbrush and brush it while holding it under cold water.
When you are cleaning your retainer, you must avoid using the following components:
- Alcohol and hot water
- Any kind of cleaning product for the home
- By employing these components, you risk distorting or otherwise damaging your retainer.
Do you want to keep that brand-new smile?
Always remember to put in your retainer! Your teeth are going to fall out again. It is very important to us that you are happy with your smile for the rest of your life, and the retainer we provide is the finest way to protect both your investment and your new smile. You need to ensure that you keep your retention appointments with your orthodontist and don’t lose any of your teeth.