My orthadontist said i may need a permanant retainer..[basically a peice of wire behind my front teeth]
What do they do??
Hold the teeth..??
Can you move the teeth to a position before you do it..???
thanks:d
2007-06-06 08:20:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Permanant retainers are no big deal. They keep your teeth from shifting after you've finished with your braces. It is very important that your orthodontist show you how to floss underneath the retainer. The lower front teeth are notorious for acquiring tartar build-up and to prevent a gum problem.
2007-06-06 09:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by d_flossin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI JAMES,
THE WIRES OF THESE RETAINERS ARE BONDED TO THE UPPER AND/OR LOWER TEETH. THESE KEEP THE TEETH FROM MOVING OR SHIFTING.
THESE RETAINERS ARE PUT ON AFTER THE BRACES ARE REMOVED AND YOUR NEED FOR BRACES IS A DONE AND THEY'RE NOT NEEDED ANYMORE.
2007-06-06 08:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A permanent retainer is no big deal at all. No one can see them and they will keep your smile wonderful. And permanent doesn't always mean 'forever' anyways, just means its not removable and glued to the back of your teeth.
Just remember to floss it properly! :P
2007-06-06 09:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by flygurl_037 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will hold the teeth in whatever position they are in now.
2007-06-06 08:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋