
Retention
Mack Orthodontics Offers Three Different Means of Retention After Braces
Getting braces off your teeth is exciting. It means that your smile is your own again, and the world of food has no limits. However, you still have to wear a retainer until your mouth and bones have stopped growing. Mack Orthodontics offers three different types of retainers you can wear to help you with this stage of post-braces orthodontics.
Traditional Metal Wire Retainer
This type of retainer consists of strong orthodontic wire made to fit your newly adjusted teeth. It is the most common type of retainer. The lower part has a little bit of colored plastic tucked behind the teeth, while the upper retainer has a soft and hard palate plate connected to the wire that snaps into the roof of your mouth.
Both are removable and very easy to clean at night. Your orthodontist may have you wear retainers just at night, just during the day, or all the time except when eating or removing them to clean them. You only need to brush them with a soft-bristled toothbrush to keep them clean.
The Importance of Retention
Kids are constantly growing, and with it, their mouths, jaws, and teeth. If you ignore the retention part of the orthodontic plan, their teeth will eventually shift out of position and all will be for naught. Choose the right orthodontic treatment in Bettendorf and Eldridge, and your kids will have a great smile.