After months or years in braces, there’s nothing worse than sabotaging your hard work by not wearing your retainers, or not wearing them properly. Many patients are so elated to have their brackets and bands off that they dismiss the fact that their orthodontic treatment is not truly over. Your smile may look the way you want it to, but you have now reached the retention phase of your treatment.
What is the purpose of retainers? Retainers are given to hold your teeth in their corrected positions until the bones and gums adapt to the change. This may be an unseen progression for you, but it is highly important if you wan to keep your new straight smile. Over time, your teeth will naturally shift to some degree after your braces are off. It is crucial that you wear your retainer exactly as your Suwanee, GA orthodontist has instructed. The golden rule of retention is that you can never wear your retainers too much or too long. Follow these guidelines for wearing your removable retainer:
Not only will wearing and caring for your retainer protect your smile, but it can protect your investment too. At Walton Orthodontics, we help patients understand the importance of taking their retainer seriously.
Posted on behalf of Dr. Matt Walton, Walton Orthodontics
Dr. Walton, our 5-star rated Suwanee, GA, orthodontist specializes in orthodontic care for you or your child with the most advanced types of braces for children, teens, and adults. These types of braces include metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Damon braces, In-Ovation braces, braces behind your teeth and short-term braces. Visit our convenient Suwanee orthodontic office serving patients in Suwanee, Cumming, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth and Milton, GA. Call 770.663.0955 today for your or your child's complimentary, no-obligation consultation for braces or Invisalign today!