Monday, April 26, 2021

Beautiful Smiles To Last A Lifetime

Theresa L. Skelton Orthodontics

It’s time to celebrate! You’ve just gotten your braces
taken off and your smile looks amazing!

If you want to keep that beautiful smile for life, you're going to need to make sure you wear your retainer. Your orthodontic treatment does not end once Dr. Theresa L. Skelton remove your braces...wearing your retainer is the final step in keeping your smile perfect.

Here's something you may not know...your teeth aren't set rigidly into your jawbone. Your teeth are held in place by bands of fibrous tissue called the periodontal ligaments. After your teeth have been moved into their ideal position by your braces, it takes time for the periodontal ligaments to adjust. 

When you’re not wearing your retainer, pressure from your lips and tongue can cause your teeth to shift. Even if your teeth don’t look like they have moved, that doesn’t mean they haven’t. If you go without wearing your retainer for long periods of time, your teeth will continue to move until misalignment is visibly noticeable.

The retention phase of your treatment begins as soon as your braces are removed and lasts a minimum of 24 months. Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainers, so follow through with the hard work you’ve put and wear your retainer as prescribed by Dr. Skelton

If you have any questions about the retention phrase of your orthodontic treatment, please don't hesitate to contact our Greenville office
 

Remember: Remove your retainer before brushing, and brush your retainer before placing it back in your mouth.

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Theresa L. Skelton Orthodontics True orthodontic emergencies are incredibly rare. However, orthodontic issues may arise while you are at hom...