Retainers

Your teeth will tend to move back into their old positions in the months after the braces are removed. To prevent this, wear the retainers for a few months after the dental braces are removed.If you have difficulty saying certain words due to the placement of teeth, a retainer can help in forming the sounds correctly.

They can also correct a speech impediment called tongue thrust where the tongue finds its way through the teeth when you talk. You can use a special retainer called a tongue cage to prevent this. It will further guide the mouth with the correct pronunciation.

1. Removable Retainers – This is generally a combination of a wire that goes across the front of the upper and lower teeth. The wires of the removable retainers can be adjusted to continue the slight movement of the teeth if it is required..

2. Fixed Retainers – These consist of a thin wire bonded behind the bottom or front teeth, or both. Since this wire stretches across several teeth, brushing and flossing will be similar to teeth braces care. Fixed retainers have the best outcome as the bonded wire can hold the newly straight teeth in the ideal alignment over a long period.