What Are Retainers?
After you are done with your orthodontic treatment, you will move to a retainer to maintain your results. Your retainer can protect the investment you made in time and money with orthodontic treatments by keeping your teeth in their new location while your jaw and gums stabilize. To serve the needs of our patients, San Ramon Family Dental in San Ramon, CA offers many high-quality retainer options, including a fixed or removable retainer. Dr. Rupam Khanna will guide you in the process and discuss your options.
What Should I Expect with Retainers?
Once your orthodontics are taken off your teeth, you can be fitted for your retainer. We'll take an impression of your teeth and send it to a dental lab. Once your retainer is ready around 1 – 2 weeks later, we'll schedule an office visit. During this appointment, Dr. Khanna will ensure your retainer fits comfortably before sending you home. She will also tell you when you have to wear your retainer, as well as how to wash and store it.
What Are the Benefits of Retainers?
Retainers prepared by San Ramon Family Dental are essential in orthodontic care, extending extensive perks to promote appealing and restored smiles for San Ramon, CA patients. Some of the possible benefits include:
- Helping teeth to remain in alignment as gums and bone regulate alterations
- Safeguarding against bruxism (teeth grinding) while sleeping
- Improving speech and swallowing
- Strengthening the position of the teeth after orthodontic therapy
- Sustaining long-term outcomes following orthodontic treatment
- Blocking teeth from naturally changing position over time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I need to wear a retainer?
After you finish your orthodontic treatment, you'll need to wear your retainers all day, only removing them to eat, brush, and floss your teeth for about 4 – 6 months. After about two years, you can probably start wearing your retainer only at night. You can typically wear your retainer every other day, two years after that. When you visit our office, we'll continue to check your retainer to ensure it's holding up properly. We will also check your teeth to ensure the retainers are doing what they should.
How do I care for my retainer?
It's generally pretty easy to care for your retainer, and it's really as easy as brushing your teeth. Simply brush it under warm water one time a day. If you choose, you can do a quick soak in mouthwash, which will help further prevent bacteria growth. If you're not wearing your retainer, we advise keeping it stored properly in its case.
What happens if I lose my retainer?
If you lose your retainer, call our San Ramon, CA office as soon as possible. We can have a replacement made for you.
Fixed and Removable Retainers
Keep your teeth in their correct place following your orthodontic treatment using a fixed or removable retainer from San Ramon Family Dental. Continuous use of a retainer can help prevent the need for another orthodontic treatment later on. If you would like to learn more about the advantages of retainers, schedule a consultation with Dr. Khanna at our dental office in San Ramon, CA.