8 Things To Know About Your Permanent Retainer

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8 Things To Know About Your Permanent Retainer
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What is a Permanent Retainer?
A permanent retainer is a fixed wire placed
behind the teeth after braces to keep them in
position, explains 1A Orthodontics. Unlike
removable retainers, it is bonded to the teeth
for lifelong wear to maintain your new smile.
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Oral Hygiene
Tips from 1A Orthodontics for keeping your fixed
braces retainer clean and avoiding plaque buildup.
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Avoid Damage
Being careful not to break or loosen your
invisible retainer with hard foods or impact.
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Comfort
A new fixed braces retainer may feel awkward or
cause minor speech changes at first. But with
time, your mouth will adjust to the fixed wire
behind your teeth for comfortable, long-term wear.
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Speech Changes
Adjusting to subtle speech changes from fixed
invisible retainers after braces.
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Follow-Up Visits
Importance of continuing retainer braces
check-ups with your London orthodontist at 1A
Orthodontics.
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Repairs
If your permanent retainer in London becomes
loose, damaged, or lost, contact your
orthodontist immediately. They can re-cement or
replace the wire to preserve your corrected teeth
position.
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Lifelong Wear
Fixed retainer teeth are designed for very
long-term wear to maintain your smile.
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A permanent retainer is a long-term commitment to
preserve your straight teeth after braces. With
proper care and ongoing adjustments as needed, it
will support your beautiful new smile. Visit 1A
Orthodontics with any permanent retainer concerns.
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