The Ultimate Secret to a Beautiful Smile
At JP Dental in Jamaica Plain, MA, Dr. French and his team provide exceptional dental services that cater to your needs, including custom-made retainers. Maintaining alignment and preventing relapse after orthodontic treatment is crucial for a beautiful smile that boosts confidence and leaves a lasting impression on others.
What Are Retainers?
Retainers play a crucial role in upholding the alignment of your teeth after orthodontic treatment. These specially crafted devices are tailored to fit your mouth and teeth perfectly.
Retainers are vital for preserving the outcomes achieved through braces or aligner therapy during orthodontic treatment. Without them, there is a possibility of your teeth gradually reverting to their original positions, which may undermine the effectiveness of the treatment you underwent.
Types of Retainers
We provide a range of retainers that can be tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences. It's important to note that our focus during consultations is on finding the best solution for you, rather than simply selling you a product. Rest assured that all of our retainers are personalized to suit your requirements.
Clear Retainer
Dr. French employs a discreet and personalized approach to orthodontic treatment by fitting a removable, transparent plastic tray, which closely resembles the innovative Invisalign® system, over your teeth. This transparent tray serves as a subtle and inconspicuous method for delivering effective treatment while ensuring a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing experience.
Traditional Retainer
This appliance is constructed using acrylic and wire, and it can be easily taken out. It is designed to be positioned on the front side of your teeth. The acrylic components rest on your palate, while the wire part is placed on the lingual (tongue) side of your lower teeth.
Bonded Retainer
We attach a thin wire to the back surfaces of your front teeth, which cannot be removed, for a temporary period.
Benefits of Retainers
There are numerous advantages to wearing retainers, which help in preserving the outcomes of your orthodontic treatment and maintaining your beautiful smile.
- Ensures the alignment of teeth is maintained: Retainers play a crucial role in maintaining the long-term effectiveness of braces or clear aligners by preventing teeth from shifting back to their original positions.
- Orthodontic Relapse Prevention: Once orthodontic treatment is finished, teeth have a tendency to shift. Retainers serve as a protective measure, preventing any regression and maintaining the desired alignment.
- Enhance Bite Alignment: Retainers play a crucial role in preserving a correct bite, ensuring that your upper and lower teeth align properly, and minimizing the chances of bite-related problems.
- Enhances Speech: Properly aligned teeth play a crucial role in ensuring clear speech. Retainers, on the other hand, aid in preserving this alignment, enabling you to speak with confidence and clarity.
- Comfort and Stability: Retainers stabilize your newly aligned teeth, making your bite feel comfortable.
