Part of a comprehensive approach to straightening and aligning teeth is the use of retainers. After the completion of orthodontal work, such as braces or clear aligners, a retainer is used to ensure that teeth do not shift over time. Made of various materials, the retainer is custom fitted for each patient and varies in the duration of time worn. Your orthodontic specialist at Volunteer Orthodontics will guide you through the process of developing a total dental health plan including creating a retainer pan to protect your investment in a healthy smile.
Traditional adult braces are constructed to correct the alignment of your teeth using a framework of metal straightening wires and brackets. While braces certainly have cosmetic benefits, they also benefit you by making it easier to care for your teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are frequently more difficult to brush and floss effectively. By straightening your teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene.
Ceramic Braces are often referred to as Clear Braces, Tooth-Colored Braces, or Aesthetic Braces.
In dentistry terms, an orthodontics handle the diagnosis, positioning of the jaw, and correction of misaligned teeth.
Straighten your teeth with a clear alternative to metal braces. (For Example: Invisalign®)
Clear aligners are a removable, discreet orthodontic treatment. They consist of a series of trays that you wear for several weeks at a time. As your teeth gently move into position, you start using the next set of trays.
Most issues that involve braces or some other orthodontic device will not be so serious that they qualify as an emergency. At Volunteer Orthodontics, we care about your health and want you to call us immediately if you experience an injury involving your braces or orthodontic appliance.
After you have completed your orthodontic treatment and your teeth are properly aligned, our orthodontist will provide you with a retainer. Retainers are a type of custom-made oral appliance designed to help keep your teeth in their newly straightened positions so that they do not shift out of alignment. (For Example Hawley Retainers, Clear -Essix Retainers & Fixed Retainers)
