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.
Why visit Taguig City?
Why is Taguig City a popular tourist destination?
Taguig City is known for its many churches, quaint markets and interesting museums, including the veteran’s museum that showcases World War II from the viewpoint of a Filipino. It is also a centre of education, with many well-known international schools and two of the top state universities in the Philippines. Accommodation options in Taguig City include hotels to fit every budget, condominiums and apartments.
Why is Taguig City an international medical tourism destination?
Taguig City has major JCI accredited hospitals and clinics that cater to overseas patients. The healthcare institutions in Taguig City have English speaking staff and highly qualified doctors in all major medical disciplines. Many of the doctors and dentists who serve overseas patients are trained in the west. The hospitals and clinics often offer packages that combine treatment with a holiday for overseas patients.
How does a medical tourist get to Taguig City from the airport?
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport serves Taguig City. Visitors can take shuttle buses and taxis to reach Taguig City from the airport. Most hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers and local transport for medical tourists.
What are the visa requirements for medical tourists to the Philippines?
There are no specific medical tourism visa requirements for patients travelling to the Philippines. Patients with valid passports and return tickets travelling from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait and a few other countries do not require a visa for staying in the Philippines for up to 21 days. Patients can get details of visa requirements by visiting the website: www.immigration.gov.ph
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