Teeth are one of the most prominent features. Everyone’s teeth are not the same uniquely shaped. But there are people who are facing various problems which may include broken or chipped teeth, crooked teeth, and many more. Well if you have such problems then you must contact a professional orthodontist and consult properly. Nowadays a lot of people are concerned about their crooked teeth and want perfect flawless aligned teeth. 

Orthodontists are the ones who can help you with that as they examine your teeth and come up with the solution for you. Braces are one the most common solutions. They are available in various types and must be kept for a certain amount of time depending on your teeth type. After the braces are removed your teeth look flawless and aligned as ever, but after they have been removed the orthodontists will provide you with retainers. 

Well while having braces various kinds of space maintainers and the most used ones are :-

• Band and Loop
• Bi-Lateral Space Maintainer

Retainers are custom-made devices provided after your surgery or after your braces are off, usually made of wires or clear plastic to hold your teeth together. After you are done with the braces and your teeth are all aligned they might loosen up a bit after you stop using braces which can again lose the alignment that’s why retainers are used as they hold the teeth in their new position for a length of time. 

How long should you wear a retainer? Well the answer for that might differ according to the teeth type. You must wear it every day and night and as time goes by it decreases to wearing them at night but it does not completely turn out to not using it. You might have to change them annually instead as they are hard to clean around. What happens when you don’t wear your retainers?  If you don’t wear your retainers regularly, the teeths that were properly aligned by braces start moving back to their own place which may not be good.

Types of Retainers

The most famous types of retainers preferred by most of the people are :-

• Clear Retainer
• Hawley Retainer
• Bracket Removable

Retainers are available in various types as they can be removable or even fixed which Includes:-  

• Removable retainers
  • Vacuum form retainer
  • Hawley retainer

• Fixed retainers
  • Fixed lingual retainer

Advantages of Retainers:-

Some advantages of retainers are:-

• Retainers help to keep your teeth aligned.
• It doesn’t let the teeth shift back.
• It protects your oral health.
• It also strengthens and straightens the teeth.

Disadvantages of Retainers:-

Some disadvantages of Retainers are:-

• It is difficult to clean.
• It may break or dislocate.
• If it is not made properly it may not hold your teeth in place.
• They require a lot of patience.
• Some retainers might be a bit uncomfortable.

Well if you want any dental service related to braces or retainers book an appointment for a professional orthodontist service around the US. Cusdela Custom Dental Laboratory would be the one for you because here we provide you with the best dental service provider with a group of dedicated and personalized dental care professionals. Do contact us and get a clear consultation with our professional.