How do bonded retainers work

Fixed retainers can break or come loose from eating foods that are too hard like chips or hard candies and can even happen with healthier foods that are crunchy like almonds or carrots. If a fixed retainer is broken and needs to be replaced, there will likely be a cost to replace it. Fixed retainers can also be harder to clean; without good hygiene you are more likely to have gum disease, bone loss and cavities in the areas that are covered by the retainer.

The increased amount of plaque being trapped in your teeth can result. The first way to protect your retainer is to avoid foods that are very hard or crunchy. Having good hygiene brushing around and under the retainer and flossing regularly will minimize plaque in the area.

Plaque weakens the glue and makes it easier to break the retainer off your teeth. Also, regular cleanings with the dentist will prevent too much tartar from developing in the area; this makes it much easier for you to clean the retainers by yourself at home. The cost of fixed retainers varies from office to office and from area to area. In most places where your smile is treated, fixed retainers are done for a small additional fee. Most people cannot tell right away that the retainer is broken.

If the retainer is moving around at all, this could be a sign that the retainer is broken. Many people only notice the retainer is broken once the teeth have shifted. It is important to inspect the retainer regularly to see if any parts are loose or no longer attached to the teeth. If your retainer is broken, call your orthodontist right away. This needs to be replaced so that the retainer can do its job. I talk to my patients often about retainer options when their braces are removed, and I was surprised to see the amount of information and discussions out there regarding bonded retainers — small wires that are bonded to the back side of front teeth usually lowers — after braces have been removed.

Like most topics, there is a large amount of credible information available, and an equally large amount of…how shall I put this…baloney? If you are wondering about if bonded retainers are right for you, here is my take on the subject. First a little about my overall orthodontic philosophy. There are many ways to treat patients orthodontically. There are many MANY appliances, manufactures of braces, wires, instruments, elastics, etc… that all claim to be the best.

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