After undergoing orthodontic treatment and achieving your desired smile, ensuring your teeth maintain their new positions is essential. This is because orthodontic treatment involves gradually moving your teeth to their desired positions. Once this movement is achieved, your teeth need time to settle into their new locations, and the surrounding tissues need time to adapt. And without proper retention, your teeth can gradually shift back, diminishing the results of your orthodontic treatment.
This is where retainers play a crucial role. At Alexander & Martin Orthodontics, a trusted Orthodontics in Rocklin, Roseville & Sacramento, CA, we provide such retainers, custom orthodontic appliances designed to keep your teeth in place after treatment.
Types of Retainers
Hawley Retainers
Hawley retainers are one of the most common types of retainers. They consist of a plastic base that fits snugly against the roof of your mouth or along your tongue-side. A wire runs across your teeth to keep them in place. Hawley retainers can be customized with various colors and designs, making them popular among younger patients.
Fixed Retainers
Fixed retainers, called bonded retainers, are thin wires bonded to the back of your teeth using dental adhesive. They are not visible when you smile and provide continuous retention without the need to remember to wear them.
Clear Plastic Retainers
Clear plastic retainers are made from a transparent, thin material that fits over your teeth like a mouthguard. They are nearly invisible when worn, offering a discreet option for maintaining your smile.
The Benefits of Retainer
Preserving Your Orthodontic Investment
Orthodontic treatment involves time, effort, and financial investment. A retainer program helps protect that investment by preventing your teeth from shifting back after the braces or aligners are removed. Wearing your retainer as our orthodontist prescribes in Sacramento, CA, ensures your smile remains aligned and beautiful for years.
Preventing Orthodontic Relapse
Teeth naturally tend to shift over time, even after orthodontic treatment. This is known as orthodontic relapse. A retainer program in Sacramento, CA, minimizes the risk of relapse by providing the necessary support to keep your teeth in their new positions.
Stability and Tissue Adaptation
After orthodontic treatment, your teeth need time to settle into new locations. A retainer program allows the surrounding tissues, bones, and ligaments to adapt to these changes, promoting stability and minimizing the chances of teeth shifting.
Preventing Bite Problems
Maintaining the alignment of your teeth with a retainer program helps prevent the development of bite problems or malocclusions. A properly aligned bite contributes to improved oral health and overall well-being.
A retainer program is a valuable investment in maintaining the results of your orthodontic treatment. By preventing teeth from shifting back and preserving your aligned smile, retainers ensure that your efforts and investment in achieving a beautiful smile would not be in vain. If you're considering or have already completed orthodontic treatment, visit Alexander & Martin Orthodontics. We are located at 3461 Fair Oaks Blvd #100, Sacramento, CA 95864; 6809 Five Star Blvd, Ste 300, Rocklin, CA 95677, and 4021 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd #100, Roseville, CA 95747. You can also call (916) 630-0306 to establish a retainer program that best suits your needs and helps you enjoy the lasting benefits of your stunning smile.
