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How long should you wear a permanent retainer?
When your orthodontic treatment is complete, you’ll wear the Hawley retainer full-time, day and night, for several months: most orthodontists recommend around 6-9 months. You’ll remove it for meals, drinking anything but water, and to brush your teeth and clean the retainer.
Can your teeth still shift with permanent retainers?
If not repaired or replaced quickly the teeth will shift and move. Fixed retainers are made out of various metal alloys. Like all metal that are subject to stress they can stretch over time. If the retainer stretches some spaces and small movement can occur.
Will my teeth shift without permanent retainer?
“If we don’t retain the teeth, they will move.” A number of factors can contribute to your teeth shifting over time. “Some people believe it’s because there are fibres in the gums connecting the teeth that want to shift them back to their original position,” said Laski.
Can permanent retainers cause gum recession?
Fixed retainers, which are fitted and bonded to the back of the teeth, are typically worn for several years. A retainer can cause gum recession if it does not fit the way it should. In that case, the retainer components can create excessive pressure on gum tissue, causing them to recede.
Can you get an MRI with permanent retainers?
Can I have an MRI exam if I have a permanent retainer or braces on my teeth? The recommendation is not to scan a subject with retainers or braces because of distortion can occur that can affect the quality or the data.
Can you have an MRI with a permanent retainer?
What metal is a permanent retainer made of?
Estimated costs and comparison chart for types of retainers
| Type | lingual wire, fixed, or bonded retainer (permanent) | Hawley retainer (removable) |
|---|---|---|
| Material | metal wire: usually copper, nickel, titanium, or a combination | plastic or acrylic with metal wire |
| How long it lasts | indefinitely | 1–20 years |
Why do Orthodontists recommend permanent retainers?
First of all, a permanent retainer tends to do a better job of retaining teeth compared to other types of retainers, specifically the removable type retainer. It is because of this that dentists recommend this type of retainer in cases involving severe misalignment issues that have a higher risk of relapse after orthodontic treatment.
When do I need a new orthodontic retainer?
Shows visible signs of wear,like holes or cracking
Is a retainer really necessary after orthodontic correction?
Retainers are absolutely required after your braces are removed. Retainers play a very important role in the results of your orthodontic treatment! Retainers keep your teeth set in their new position and prevent them from shifting back to their old positions, known as a relapse.
Do I need a new orthodontic retainer?
Most professionals recommend that you get a new pair every six to twelve months. Unfortunately, the retainers are a little trickier to clean. And if you ever need dental work done that changes the shape of one or more teeth, you may need to redo your impressions to have new retainers made.