So why is retention so crucial? Orthodontic treatment to correct crooked teeth can take a very long time to finish. It can be a long and strenuous journey for the individual. The costs run into the thousands. Many people are in their teen years and find the treatment much more difficult due to the embarrassment of wearing braces. On top of all this comes the pain, discomfort and inconvenience.
The day the orthodontic treatment ends for the patient is a happy one indeed. The perseverance has ultimately paid off. The braces are taken off and the hard earned for smile is ready to be shown off to the world. The cheerful patient is reminded of the necessity of retention and handed a plastic vacuum retainer. It is quite likely that they will also have been fitted with a bonded retainer too. This is a little metal braid that's 'permanently ' bonded to the back of the front teeth.
At the start of treatment the patient might well have signed a consent form detailing the importance of retention and how it is their responsibility. The dentist knows very well the importance of retainers. Retention is one of the most common reasons for legal action in dentistry today. There's however a disconnect when it comes to patients really appreciating the importance of retention. Patients don't really understand how easy it is for teeth to be moved. The natural position of their teeth is basically the result of the various forces of the face and mouth. Like the lips, gums and tongue. Additionally some teeth which have been moved more than others may be likelier to relapse.
The solution for the patient is to wear retainers after braces for so long as they would like to keep their teeth in the desired positions. For most people this means the rest of their life. The plastic retainers that patients are provided with are a temporary solution. The plastic degrades and deforms over a period of time. It also becomes colonised by oral fungi and bacteria. They are going to need to be repeatedly replaced throughout life. Bonded retainers often break or fall off completely, furthermore they only manage the front teeth.
A new solution are the Somnowell Retainers made from chrome cobalt alloy. They are little, discreet and worn only at nighttime. The chrome cobalt alloy is like gold and is excellent for long-term use in the mouth. It does not suffer with wear or tear and is highly resistant to bacteria and micro-organisms. Could the new Somnowell Retainers be the lifetime retention solution everybody has been looking for?
The day the orthodontic treatment ends for the patient is a happy one indeed. The perseverance has ultimately paid off. The braces are taken off and the hard earned for smile is ready to be shown off to the world. The cheerful patient is reminded of the necessity of retention and handed a plastic vacuum retainer. It is quite likely that they will also have been fitted with a bonded retainer too. This is a little metal braid that's 'permanently ' bonded to the back of the front teeth.
At the start of treatment the patient might well have signed a consent form detailing the importance of retention and how it is their responsibility. The dentist knows very well the importance of retainers. Retention is one of the most common reasons for legal action in dentistry today. There's however a disconnect when it comes to patients really appreciating the importance of retention. Patients don't really understand how easy it is for teeth to be moved. The natural position of their teeth is basically the result of the various forces of the face and mouth. Like the lips, gums and tongue. Additionally some teeth which have been moved more than others may be likelier to relapse.
The solution for the patient is to wear retainers after braces for so long as they would like to keep their teeth in the desired positions. For most people this means the rest of their life. The plastic retainers that patients are provided with are a temporary solution. The plastic degrades and deforms over a period of time. It also becomes colonised by oral fungi and bacteria. They are going to need to be repeatedly replaced throughout life. Bonded retainers often break or fall off completely, furthermore they only manage the front teeth.
A new solution are the Somnowell Retainers made from chrome cobalt alloy. They are little, discreet and worn only at nighttime. The chrome cobalt alloy is like gold and is excellent for long-term use in the mouth. It does not suffer with wear or tear and is highly resistant to bacteria and micro-organisms. Could the new Somnowell Retainers be the lifetime retention solution everybody has been looking for?
About the Author:
Loran Simon is a director at Somnowell. The Somnowell Retainers are the first lifetime retainers for teeth utilized in the professional management of teeth retention. Made from chrome cobalt alloy the Somnowell Retainers are thought to be the ultimate teeth retainers by many practitioners.
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