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Wearing Your Retainer After Braces
What Happens If You Lost, Broke, or Forgot To Wear Your Retainer?
A very common problem experienced by adults and teens is something called “relapse.” A relapse in orthodontics refers to when your teeth start moving back to their previous undesirable position after a patient doesn’t wear their retainer after braces. If you lost or broke your retainer after braces in the past, contact Vakani Orthodontics. We can fix minor crowding of the upper or lower front teeth in several ways.
Three Ways To Fix Crooked Teeth After Not Wearing Your Retainer
- A removable retainer that you wear at home only
- Invisalign which is a clear way to straighten your teeth
- A quick set of clear braces on the front teeth
Living with crooked teeth can cause unnecessary insecurities, and may lead to fewer smiles. However, we can help fix crooked teeth due to a relapse from not wearing your retainer quickly, easily and economically. Contact Vakani Orthodontics today to schedule a free consultation.
Wearing Your Retainer After Braces
Wearing retainers after straightening your teeth is essential in order to prevent the recurrence of crooked teeth in most cases. It is necessary to wear orthodontic retainers after braces to maintain your perfect smile. The periodontal ligament and bone need time to permanently re-establish around the new position of your teeth. When getting retainers after braces, it is critical to use the retainer exactly as instructed by your orthodontist. The use of your retainer may be adjusted over time.
Again, it is important for patients to follow their orthodontist’s instructions when getting retainers after treatment. Each case is different, as some patients may be asked to wear their retainer only a few nights per week. Other patients may be advised to wear their retainer every night for up to 3 months. A patient can switch to wearing their retainer several nights per week with the recommendation of their orthodontist.