My orthodontist told me to wear my retainer every night but my friend has to wear hers 24/7 for the first 6 months. Why the difference? Is there any research to support one approach over the other?
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How many hours do I need to wear my orthodontic retainer?
Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on March 1st, 2011
Help, I’m wearing my orthodontic retainer, but my teeth are moving!
Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on February 24th, 2011
The most exciting day for an orthodontic patient is the day that their braces come off. Getting a smile that is as close to ideal as possible can be a long and involved process, and everyone, including the orthodontist, wants that smile to last the rest of the patient’s lifetime. But is that realistic?
Read More >How Long Should My Orthodontic Retainer Last?
Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on February 16th, 2011
How long should my retainer last? While “your mileage may vary,” here are some good estimates: Thin wire retainers bonded to the backs of your teeth will eventually come loose, especially the top ones! The glue used to hold them in place just wears out as you each, brush, floss and play with them with your tongue.
Read More >3 Reasons Why Canine-to-Canine Retainers are Best for Your Lower Teeth
Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on February 8th, 2011
Orthodontists prescribe many types of lower retainers for their patients. Selection of a retainer depends upon the initial problems, the age of the patient, and the desired balance of cleansability, control, and cooperation. There is no perfect retainer. Retainers that allow the best oral hygiene (those that can be removed by the patient) are also the ones that depend most upon patient cooperation. Those that require the least cooperation (those glued to every tooth) are also the hardest to clean.
Read More >The Best Orthodontic Retainer for Your Top Teeth
Posted by Dr. Jorgensen on February 2nd, 2011
Which of all the available retainers is the best for your top teeth? Unfortunately there is no one perfect retainer that covers all situations. Since there are compromises that must be accepted with any retainer, we try to find the best mix of features that will best maintain correction that has been achieved. We strive to find the best balance between control of the teeth, cleansability, and the cooperation required by the patient.
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