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If you where your retainer all day every day for two weeks your teeth will start to shift back to that pretty smile you had when you took of your braces. Though wearing the retainer every night after theres a gap takes a lot longer. A few months even. I suggest if you do not want to wear your retainer during the day. That your wear it every night and every evening that your just around the house or every morning that your just around the house. Unless your in a hurry in the morning to leave to go somewhere keep it in after you wake up. THE LONGER YOU WHERE THE RETAINER IN YOUR MOUTH THE QUICKER IT WILL TAKE TO FIX THE GAP!
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What are retainers like?
When you have braces for a certain amount of time you are required to wear a clear or wire retainer. They keep your teeth from moving. So say you got your braces off and you refuse to wear a retainer or you just don't want to, your teeth will move and then you have to get braces again. Your retainer doesn't have to be in very long.
Are the results of using teeth gap bands permanent?
it bring the teeth closer together
What is the difference between braces and rotaners?
Braces are metal bands/wires that are attached to the teeth and can only be removed by a dentist. A retainer is a small piece that is just one long wire that can be removed during meals, and eventually you just wear your retainers at night.
How long does teeth stabilisation takes place after removing braces?
Teeth stabilization after removing braces typically takes about 6 to 12 months. During this period, the bone and soft tissues around the teeth adjust to their new positions. Retainers are often prescribed to help maintain the alignment and prevent any shifting. It's crucial to follow your orthodontist's recommendations for wearing retainers during this time for optimal results.
Your teeth are a little big in size and you even have gaps between your teeth i wanted to know how can you fill in those gaps and if you can file your teeth to make them small so dat they look better?
Well, I'm not a dentist or anything, but my two front teeth are a bit large. And I have some crooked teeth and maybe one gap. Before I go on, I hope you all don't think I have bad teeth, because I really don't. LOL. Anyways, for my problem (a little crooked teeth) I have to get braces. But you should visit your dentist to find out how to fill in your gaps and make your teeth look better. It may take a long time and a lot of money. You might need a filling or maybe a drilling. Have you ever had any cavaties? (I haven't.) _______________________________________ If your teeth are already large, adding material to close the gaps will only make the teeth look overly large and un-natural. Also, filing the teeth will make the teeth look smaller, but the gaps will become larger. The only esthetic way of closing the gaps is by moving the teeth. That means braces. If traditional metal braces is not a viable option due to metal appearance, there are other methods including clear invisible braces and white braces. You can learn more by visiting http://www.bcdentalcare.ca Thornhill Dentist
Do you still have to wear your retainers?
Orthodontic retainers, the appliances given to a patient following active orthodontic treatment, are very important. This is because the teeth seem to have a "memory" and they will tend to return to their previous positions following ortho treatment if they are not retained in their new positions. Retainers typically need to be worn for several years to prevent the teeth from shifting. There are basically two types of retainers, fixed and removable. Fixed retainers are placed with special cement are are not removable. The advantage is that they are easy to maintain and they cannot be lost of forgotten. The disadvantage is that they are somewhat hard to keep clean without meticulous oral hygiene. This can lead to additional tooth decay. Removable retainers have the advantage of being able to be removed by the patient. This allows for better oral hygiene. Unfortunately, some patients will forget to wear their retainers and their teeth will shift. Also, removable retainers are not typically worn while eating, and they run the risk of being misplaced or lost. Replacing them repeatedly can become expensive.
What is the difference between braces and porcelain veneers?
Braces are often used to treat severely misaligned teeth, such as those seen in an overbite, underbite, or cross bite. They are also sometimes used to help correct gaps between the teeth or certain types of crowding. Braces are a long-term commitment, as they are semi-permanent fixtures in the mouth for a pre-determined length of time. There are also highly complex cleaning methods involved to keep your teeth free from bacteria. Veneers are perfect for people who have crooked or discolored teeth, or who want to correct mild gaps. The procedure results in natural, beautiful-looking teeth in as little as two to three appointments, giving them a huge time advantage over braces. They are as effective as braces to fill in small gaps between existing teeth. If you are looking for Porcelain Veneers treatment My Island Dentist team provide help to improve your smile.
Can your old retainers straighten your teeth again?
It depends on how old they are and how long it has been since you last had any followup or any other adjustments. Your teeth are moving all the time, they shift and move, twisting, etc. in the mouth as you age and change. So, an old retainer may try to move, or apply pressure to your teeth, the chances of it succesfully straightening you teeth are not very good. But if you check with you Dentist, you may be able to use that old retainer for some follow up work, once Your Dr.'s had a chance to update your adjustments.I am also wondering about the intent of the questioner. How do you know that your teeth are not straight? Is this the first time you noticed that your teeth are not straight? How long has it been since you wore your retainers last?
Does invisilign work for extremely crowded teeth?
Invisalign is used only for mild malocclusion cases. (Malocclusion is irregular or improper closing of the jaw) Extremely crowded teeth would be too complicated and would take too long to be straightened using this method. Invisalign works through clear retainers that are replaced about every week with a little change in them to force the teeth to move. If the teeth are extremely crooked, then it will take far too long and be far too expensive to make so many retainers with minute changes in them to align the teeth correctly. It would be far more economically efficient and time-saving if regular braces were used for such a case.
How long was the biggest gap in teeth?
The largest gap between teeth recorded was 3.67 centimeters (1.44 inches) and was achieved by a man named T. R. S. Raja from India in 2004. This remarkable gap was recognized by the Guinness World Records. Such extreme gaps are rare and often result from dental issues or unique genetic traits.
How long will it take to close a 3mm gap with train tracks?
i had two 2mm gaps and they took 1 1/2 years to close along with the realinment of my other teeth too!
How long does it take to get braces after all your teeth are pulled?
It depends on the orthodontist's opinion as to the growth of the jaw and the need for space. Sometimes pulling teeth provides more room for the teeth to come in correctly. My children had retainers that changed the shape of their palatte--wore them for a year and their teeth came in nicely. We rotated a screw on the retainer weekly. We skipped the braces after that.
