Learn with us about the most important and prominent types of dental retainers after orthodontics

Types of dental retainers after braces are one of the important topics that every person who wears braces should take care of and take good care of.

Types of dental retainers after orthodontics

Talking about the most important and prominent types of dental retainers, there are two types after getting rid of the braces, which the doctor chooses for the patient according to his health condition and the extent of the need for his teeth, and the most important of these types are as follows:

fixed dental retainer

This type of fastener consists of a thin wire that is fixed on the edges of the front teeth using an adhesive on the teeth, and because it is not removable during eating, it can be subject to damage if the patient is not careful when eating hard, rubbery and sticky foods.

This fastener can be subject to wear and tear over time, and this needs to be replaced when visiting a specialist.

removable dental retainer

This retainer is a transparent and thin plastic mold that applies completely and completely to the upper and lower teeth, according to a sample of the paste taken from the teeth after the extraction of the orthodontic.

It is installed during sleep hours and during the day, and is removed during meals, exercise or brushing teeth.

It can be subject to wear, breakage and damage, and therefore it is important to change it at the specialist doctor.

The period of time to put the dental retainer after the braces

The period of time to put the retainer after orthodontic extraction lasts for a period of more than 6 months, and it is possible to use the fixed dental retainer throughout life, and there is no doubt that the final result of the teeth depends on the duration of commitment to placing the retainer.

Where it was found that the living tissues in the mouth are subject to growth and change continuously, due to the practice of some habits such as the habit of biting nails, performing dental restoration operations, the emergence of wisdom teeth, pressure on the muscles, and aging that works to move the teeth from their place.

Thus, we have provided you with everything you need to know about the types of dental retainers after orthodontics, and if you want to perform a dental implant, we advise you to go to the Biu Smile Center, one of the best medical centers in Turkey for hair and dental transplantation.