Orthodontic Retainer Calgary, Alberta

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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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6.2
Sierra Springs Dental and Orthodontics - Dental Clinic in Canada

Sierra Springs Dental and Orthodontics

2821 Main Street South West Unit 103 Airdrie, Next to Chatters by Walmart, Airdrie, T4B 3S6
4.6 from 8 verified reviews
Airdrie in Alberta, Canada is the location of this dental clinic where the aim of the highly trained and experienced team is to perform procedures to ensure that patients get long lasting, healthy and beautiful smiles. The family friendly team is particularly adept at treating children and giving them a positive dental experience. Late evening and weekend appointments are offered for the convenience of busy patients and their families. Services offered by the team include examinations and the services of hygienists, children’s dentistry, child and adult orthodontics, Invisalign, IV sedation and Nitrous sedation for kids, implant dentistry, Waterlase Biolase, emergency dentistry and the cosmetic improvement of smiles.
Orthodontic Retainer  
Braces  
Clear Braces  
6 more treatments
ServiceScore
Satisfactory
from 3 users
5.4
Apple Dental Group - Dental Clinic in Canada

Apple Dental Group

380-10233 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB, T2W 1E8
For more information about Apple Dental Group in Calgary please contact the clinic.
Orthodontic Retainer  
Braces  
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Dr Kamelchuk - Dental Clinic in Canada

Dr Kamelchuk

4935 40 Ave NW #124A, Calgary, T3A 2N1
For more information about Dr Kamelchuk in Calgary please contact the clinic.
Retainers  
Braces
Braces  
Adolescent Treatment  
1 more treatment
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