An orthodontist tightens a retainer by using a special tool to adjust the wire component of the retainer. This involves bending or tightening the wire to ensure it fits snugly against the teeth, helping to maintain their position after braces have been removed. The process is typically quick and may require the patient to return for periodic adjustments as needed. Regular check-ups help to ensure the retainer continues to function effectively.
You can adjust it at the pulleyside. There is a little retainer situated in plastickgrooves. Pull the cable tight and place tre retainer so it stays that way. No tools needed, it takes 10 secs.
To assemble the band in a Tofflemire retainer, first, select a suitable band size that fits the tooth. Insert the band into the retainer's holder, ensuring the slot aligns with the band’s outer edge. Then, tighten the retainer's screw to secure the band in place, making sure it is snug but not overly tight to avoid damaging the tooth structure. Finally, check the band’s position to ensure proper seating around the tooth before proceeding with further procedures.
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A retainer is used for straiting your teeth if its messed up.
* It does not hurt to get a retainer * Before you get it, they have to make impressions of your mouth which is not painful at all * You need to brush your retainer at night * The retainer covers your top teeth put has a wire in front of your incisors(top teeth) * You get to choose the design/color of your retainer
You'd probably break the retainer, another pair would be best.
Loop retainer Hard cast Fixed retainer
If your current retainer does not have suffiecient credit remaining, the attorney may ask for an additional retainer
You can't, any qualified dentist will not fit you with a retainer if a retainer is not needed. If they did so they could be sued.
Yes, the retainer will still fit properly. The filling fills a hole on the inside of the tooth, and the retainer covers the outside of the teeth so the cavity is not affected.
No. The retainer is used to keep the teeth in place, not move them. The retainer will probably just not fit as well now.
If you don't clean it and if you're using an acrylic retainer, yes. To prevent infection clean it as you normally would and use a glass retainer.