What to Remember Before You Get a Retainer

A retainer is usually used to correct the position of your bite and need to hold the teeth in their accurate Place. There are two basic forms of retainer-like temporary and Permanent that you can choose according to your Dentist's suggestion. After receiving straightened with the braces, you have to use the retainer for keeping your teeth in their accurate position. You have to carry it for a minimum of four to six months to keep your teeth in the new position.

There are different types of retainers that you can choose including fixed retainer, removable retainer, Hawley and Essix retainers. A fixed retainer is just like a thin wire that your dentist will be positioned in the upper or lower surface of your teeth and then glued into the place. Fixed retainers are usually suitable for all those patients who are worried about their large gap in their front teeth.

In the case of the removable retainer, they are appliances that you can wear and remove any time easily. However, you have to wear the retainer for several months as per your Dentist's recommendation. Hawley and Essix are two basic categories of removable retainers. Hawley retainer is made of a plastic shell that you can get in different customs and styles.

They are very easy to use and adjustable that will produce a minor change after the braces. The Essix retainer is a very popular retainer that is made of molded clear plastic and gives a faster positive result. They are very easy to clean but keep in mind that after cleaning you have to wear them exactly to avoid any deterioration. There are different pros and cons of experiencing each type of retainer. But it's up to your Dentist what type of retainer they will recommend.