{"id":5770,"date":"2019-12-11T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/retainers-after-orthodontics\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:48:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T13:48:00","slug":"retainers-after-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/retainers-after-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Retainers after orthodontics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"notranslate\">Whether you are thinking about orthodontic treatment, or are currently undergoing treatment, you may be wondering, &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/ortodoncia-en-palma-de-mallorca\/\">Will I have to wear retainers after treatment?<\/a><\/strong>&#8220;The answer is yes, and here&#8217;s why.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> Getting straight teeth is only half the battle;<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> the other half is keeping them straight, and that&#8217;s where <a href=\"https:\/\/translate.googleusercontent.com\/translate_c?depth=1&amp;hl=es&amp;prev=search&amp;rurl=translate.google.com&amp;sl=en&amp;sp=nmt4&amp;u=https:\/\/www.aaoinfo.org\/blog\/parent-s-guide-post\/glossary-of-terms\/&amp;xid=17259,1500010,15700023,15700186,15700191,15700256,15700259,15700262,15700265,15700271,15700283&amp;usg=ALkJrhgGQqtIHjtvO6i89b1OdT4E0ZvtgA#retainer\">retainers<\/a> come in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"notranslate\">  Changes in tooth position are a natural and lifelong phenomenon, and to maintain the result created by your orthodontic treatment, retainers must be worn.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\">  While small changes after completion of treatment are normal, retainers prevent teeth from returning to their original positions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"notranslate\"> <strong>Why are retainers needed?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"notranslate\">Retainers are prescribed for two reasons: first, to allow the bone supporting the teeth to rebuild after the teeth have moved, and second, to maintain the new healthy positions of the teeth after active orthodontic treatment ends.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> <strong>Your body changes your whole life, and your teeth change too.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"notranslate\"><strong>What <strong>types of retainers<\/strong> are there?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p> <span class=\"notranslate\"><strong> Yes, there are two general types of retainers: removable<\/strong>(placed and removed by the patient) <strong>and fixed <\/strong>(placed and removed by the orthodontist) <em>.<\/em><\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> Both types of retainers hold the teeth in their new positions after completion of &#8220;active&#8221; orthodontic treatment.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> This allows the newly formed bone to mature around the teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"notranslate\">  Two common removable retainers:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> <span class=\"notranslate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/lingual-orthodontics\/\"> <strong>Wire retainers are made of wire<\/strong><\/a> are made of wire and a plastic-like material.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> The part of the retainer that covers the roof of the mouth or goes behind the lower front teeth is made of plastic and wires help point the teeth in place.<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"notranslate\"> <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/invisible-orthodontics\/\">Clear retainers are clear trays made of a plastic-like material that are exact replicas of teeth.<\/a>\n<\/strong> are clear trays made of a plastic-like material that are exact replicas of teeth.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n<p><span class=\"notranslate\">  The orthodontist will teach you how to insert, remove and care for a removable retainer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"notranslate\"><strong>Fixed retainer<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><span class=\"notranslate\">It consists of a thin, customized wire that attaches to the tongue side of the upper or lower teeth.<\/span> Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/tratamientos-de-ortodoncia\/\">all the orthodontic treatments <\/a>we have.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"notranslate\">How long should I wear retainers?  <\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p> <span class=\"notranslate\"> As long as you want to keep your teeth straight, many patients wear retainers every night for life.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> Wearing retainers becomes part of your<a href=\"https:\/\/tsastre.com\/en\/dental-hygiene\/\"> oral hygiene routine: <\/a>brush and floss before bedtime and wear retainers at night for a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"notranslate\">Orthodontics in Palma de Mallorca<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p> <span class=\"notranslate\"> When you choose an<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tsastre.com\"> orthodontist<\/a> for orthodontic treatment, you can be confident that you have selected a highly qualified specialist.<\/span> <span class=\"notranslate\"> Orthodontists are experts in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, properly aligned teeth and jaws, and possess the skills and experience to give you your best smile.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are thinking about orthodontic treatment, or are currently undergoing treatment, you may be wondering, &#8220;Will I have to wear retainers after treatment?&#8220;The answer is yes, and here&#8217;s why. 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