Recently, dentists often treat bite, especially in children. There can be many reasons for incorrect tooth growth: heredity, a lack of calcium in the body, as well as a small amount of solid food in infancy. In order to correct the situation, various techniques and designs are used.
You need to treat a bite at an early age. Since the jaw is growing rapidly at this time, various removable orthodontic appliances are used to correct the position of the teeth. They are made individually for each patient. At the same time, once a month you should visit a doctor who will correct the records. For very young children, such designs can be made in bright colors.
One such design is the retainer. It is established after the orthodontic treatment has been performed. Retainers after braces are installed so that the teeth could not leave the dentition. They represent a thin safe wire that practically does not spoil the smile.
This design is mass produced, although in some cases, individual production is possible. It can be installed only by a specialist who uses light material or glue in his work. Retainers after braces can be used independently or in combination with other devices.
The presented design must be fixed very firmly, because if it comes off, the patient will not be able to correct the situation on his own. The fact is that the retainer is located behind the teeth. If the device nevertheless comes unstuck, it must be re-fixed immediately, as otherwise the teeth may open.
It may also happen that after the braces the retainers will have to be worn all their lives. In this case, the design should be periodically changed: every 4 years. However, this does not mean that it will prevent you from living fully. In the mouth, the retainer is practically not felt, and even during a smile it is hardly noticeable. To see whether the device is installed correctly, or any orthodontist can change it.
The main advantage of the presented design is that it is able to hold teeth in the required position. There are several types of retainers: fixed and removable. The first option is attached to the inner surface of the teeth and is made from a safe metal, which should be hypoallergenic. In the second case, the retainers are made of plastic. They can be attached to one half of the jaw or to two. If the dentition has become stable, and the movement of the teeth has stopped, then the design can be removed, however, this will happen after a fairly long period of time.
What kind of retainers after braces should be worn is determined by the complexity of bite correction, as well as the duration of use of the bracket system. If you have installed removable structures, then you should remember that they require care. They should be cleaned daily.