Once you get your braces removed, your time with orthodontic appliances won’t quite be over. You will need to keep your teeth in their new positions if you want your new smile to be permanent. The way to do this is to wear a retainer. There are several kinds of retainers you may get, including […]
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You heard your orthodontist loud and clear when they told you about the importance of wearing your retainer after treatment. For years, you may have listened diligently to their advice, but you fell behind in keeping up with it. Now you have noticed your teeth have shifted slightly and you’re unsure about what to do
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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for…your orthodontist tells you that your treatment with Invisalign is complete and you can proudly unveil your award-winning smile to the world. Congratulations! Not only have you undergone treatment to better your smile, you’ve also addressed the issues affecting your teeth, perhaps for years. It’s a big accomplishment and
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Thanks to advances in orthodontic technology, getting a beautiful, straight set of teeth is easier than ever. One of the most significant recent innovations in orthodontics is the introduction of the Invisalign Clear Aligner System. While this system is designed to get rid of many of the drawbacks of traditional braces, there are some common
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When you have finished with your orthodontic treatment in braces or Invisalign, the work isn’t quite over. Your orthodontist will give you a retainer to wear to keep your teeth in their new, corrected positions. Your retainer is vital to maintain the proper alignment of your teeth and your long-term oral health, so it’s important
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Once your braces come off, the work continues. When it comes to what happens after braces, the proper maintenance routine will ensure your smile stays spectacular. There are two types of retainers recommended after treatment: removable and permanent. The recommendation of which type is best will be made by your orthodontist, but ultimately it is
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If you’ve ever considered orthodontics, you’ve probably thought first and foremost about braces. When you have an issue with your smile, you visit an orthodontist who fits your teeth with braces. While this is typically how a treatment plan begins, every patient is different and so is every treatment plan. There are some instances where
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Even though a retainer seems like a tiny piece of your orthodontic treatment, it is responsible for keeping your teeth in their new, proper positions for the rest of your life. These little tools are crucial to your success; have you ever wondered how they are made? Most retainers are handmade so they can be custom-fitted
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Keeping your retainer safe so you can wear it consistently is a critical part of the success of your orthodontic treatment. The good thing is that having braces has already prepared you for the responsibility of maintaining proper oral hygiene and keeping your mouth safe; wearing a retainer is just the next step in the
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Your days with braces are over! You’ve put in the time, money and effort and now you have perfectly straight teeth. You may have been adamant about listening to your orthodontist’s instructions right after you got your braces removed because you knew how hard you worked for those straight teeth. But now, maybe years later,
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