By Orthodontics Editor, on July 18th, 2009
I had my orthodontic appliances removed (Upper and Lower braces) approximately 4 and 6 months ago respectively.
I was given the clear plastic retainers that resemble Invisalign retainers and have been trying to wear them every night. Realistically I’ve been slacking off and have at times gone 2-3 days without wearing them, as I find them annoying (I was advised to wear them a minimum of 12 hours a day).
Recently I have found that one of my front teeth isn’t aligned with the one beside it and the mold of the respective tooth on my retainer is a little loose, this is to say that the plastic isn’t as rigid in that area as it is elsewhere, as well there is a very small rip in the plastic at that point.
Should I consult my orthodontist regarding a possible shift in my teeth?
Or am I being too paranoid?
By Orthodontics Editor, on July 9th, 2009
Hello there!
I have clear retainers, kind of invisalign. I’ve been curious about this, can I put my clear retainers in mouthwash (i.e. Listerine, Scope, Etc). I use scope, I read the ingredients that is has this type of acid, but I want your opinion if this thing will eat up my clear retainers over a period of time.
Note – It’s made of a special type of plastic. According to my orthodontist.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 27th, 2009
I’m looking into Essix retainers, and I’m trying to get a price range on them before I pay $50 to an Orthodontist to tell me something that takes them 30 seconds to explain. I’m also interested in how much the impressions usually cost, because I’m going to need them for new retainers.
FYI: Essix retainers are like invisalign, in that they’re retainers that are made of plastic only that fit over your teeth, rather than around, like metal and acrylic retainers.
By Orthodontics Editor, on May 29th, 2009
ADRIAN,
YOU’LL ONLY HAVE THIS IF YOU STARTED WITH INVISALIGN
IF NOT,A FIXED WIRE RETAINER THAT’S INVISIBLE CAN BE PUT IN
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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