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While you may think you can kill two birds with one stone by brushing your teeth and retainer in one go, your retainer actually covers too much of your mouth for this to be efficient. Your retainer may also be holding onto bacteria or food that you won’t be able to reach while it is still in.

Finally, he will design treatment to fulfill your needs. Treatment plans vary from individual to individual. It’s the first step before starting the orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist will design your treatment and do all measurements using the mold and x-ray. This trapped food can cause plaque to develop, hurting your oral health. Always take your retainer out before you eat. Put it away in its case or set it on top of clean tissue or napkin. But be careful not to throw your retainer out with the rest of your trash! Brush with Your Retainers Out In fact, an increasing number of adults get braces. For some, it’s because they can afford dental treatments their family couldn’t.

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This often involves adding a small amount of soft wax (to improve the impression results) to your dentures before placing them in your mouth with a thin layer of flavoured impression silicone in them. This allows me to either copy or change any aspect of each denture (appearance, fit and settings), resulting in fewer appointments and more accuracy with dentures that are easier to get used to without affecting your speech. Learn how to relieve pain from braces at home and when braces hurt more. How long will it take to get used to my braces? Functional appliances: These are plastic braces that fit around the upper and lower teeth. They are either joined or designed to work in conjunction. After a few months, you will barely notice your braces at all. In fact, you will wonder what all the fuss was about. But, you do need to stay patient and work through those troublesome first weeks.

Note that your dental professional may deem it necessary to place a temporary crown, bridge, or dentures once your impression is ready. This is because there may be some lag time of a few weeks while your permanent appliance is completed by a dental laboratory and sent to your dental office. But this will all depend on the reason why you're getting your dental impression in the first place! Another option if you’re trying to avoid braces discoloration is to use other types of orthodontic appliances to straighten your teeth. Invisible braces, which are clear plastic and mold to your teeth, are a popular option. You take them on and off to eat. It’s also possible to add a whitening product inside invisible braces. A major benefit of invisible braces such as Invisalign is they don’t adhere to your teeth. So long as you keep your invisible braces clean, they shouldn’t cause plaque buildup like that which happens with metal braces that are attached to your teeth. A basketball doesn‘t cause as many injuries as other types of balls but there are plenty of players’ elbows, shoulders and heads that can damage braces and teeth. Always play basketball with a suitable mouthguard for braces.

Valiathan, M., et al. (2010). Results of a survey-based study to identify common retention practices in the United States [Abstract]. Sundfeld, R.H., et al. 2014. Microabrasion in tooth enamel discoloration defects: Three case studies with long-term follow-ups. To make the experience of losing your removable retainers less stressful you may want to invest in a spare set of retainers. A second set can also be handy if you travel a lot or split your time between two locations. If you want your final results to be effective and long-lasting, traditional braces are probably better for you. You should consult your orthodontist to see what they recommend for you first. And you’re better off following their advice... While some patients have successfully worn their retainers for up to 20 years, others may need to have them removed or replaced sooner. In most cases, there are no long-term effects to wearing a permanent retainer so long as you are watching for the indications of it needing to be removed and replaced. Tips To Avoid Losing Your Retainers