Orthodontic Retainer Nova Scotia

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What is an Orthodontic Retainers?

Orthodontic Retainers are dental appliances made of plastic and metal wires. They are fitted for patients after orthodontic treatment is complete. Their purpose is to help patients maintain the corrected position of their teeth.  Fitting an orthodontic retainer takes between 30 minutes and an hour.

What types of Orthodontic Retainers are there?

Orthodontic retainers may be fixed or removable.

How long should I wear an Orthodontic Retainers?

Patients should wear their retainer for at least 20 hours a day, after their orthodontic treatment, for one year. After this year has passed, they should continue to wear the retainer at nighttime.  

Is fitting an Orthodontic Retainer painful?

Fitting a retainer is not painful. Patients may experience some pain or discomfort for a few days after the retainer is fitted. The pain or discomfort will disappear once they get used to wearing the retainer.  

How is an Orthodontic Retainer fitted?

The orthodontist may fit a wire retainer on the teeth and make adjustments wherever needed. The orthodontist may also take an impression and get a retainer fabricated and placed on the teeth.  

What care is required after fitting an Orthodontic Retainer?

Patients should wear retainers continuously, between meals, and at night. They should remove their retainer while taking part in contact sports. They should clean retainers using special products prescribed by the dentist. Some retainers can be cleaned using toothpaste while others require an alcohol free mouth rinse or denture cleaner.  Patients should not expose retainers to any form of heat.

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Metro Orthodontic Specialists - Dental Clinic in Canada

Metro Orthodontic Specialists

5991 Spring Garden Road, Suite 200, Halifax, B3H 1Y6
For more information about Metro Orthodontic Specialists in Halifax please contact the clinic.
Orthodontic Retainer
Crowding of the Teeth  
Open Bite - Front Teeth Don't Touch  
Deep Overbite - Lower Front Teeth Bite into Palate  
7 more treatments
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5.4
Dr. Martin Braces - Amherst - Dental Clinic in Canada

Dr. Martin Braces - Amherst

111 Albion St South, Amherst, B4H 2X2
For more information about Dr. Martin Braces - Amherst in Amherst please contact the clinic.
Space Maintainers  
Braces
Braces  
SPEED Braces  
2 more treatments
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Jensen Orthodontics Inc. - Dental Clinic in Canada

Jensen Orthodontics Inc.

71 Tacoma Drive, Tacoma Towers, Dartmouth, B2W 3Y6
This specialist orthodontics practice located at Dartmouth in British Columbia offers high quality care for patients of all ages. Referrals are accepted from general dental practitioners for patients requiring teeth alignment correction. The aim of the trained and experienced team is to provide a non surgical orthodontic solution and help patients achieve and maintain beautiful smiles and comfortable bites. Services at the clinic include examinations and professional dental cleaning, orthodontics for children, adult orthodontics, treatments for TMJ disorders, emergency orthodontics and fitting retainers to maintain the corrected position of teeth.
Orthodontic Retainer  
Braces  
Clear Braces  
2 more treatments
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