How effective are retainers when used as an alternative to braces to fix crooked teeth?
Answer: Retainers or Clear Aligners? The first question would be whether you are actually referring to a retainer or if you are thinking of a clear aligner system like Invisalign (the materials composition is very similar!). Invisalign or any other clear aligner system will gradually move your teeth with a series of retainer-like clear aligners. The aligner trays are changed every two weeks until the teeth are finally straight. The amount of trays needed may range from 5 sets (2 weeks each) to 30 sets (again, 2 weeks each), depending on the difficulty of the case. This type of Orthodontic treatment is a great option for certain patients. Your Orthodontist should decide whether Invisalign or braces will give you the best outcome. A regular retainer is designed to maintain your teeth in the position that they are currently in. Sometimes a retainer may be able to make very minor movements of the teeth. So, if you are looking for more than minor correction, you should ask your Orthodontist about braces or Invisalign.
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Answer: Retainers or Clear Aligners? The first question would be whether you are actually referring to a retainer or if you are thinking of a clear aligner system like Invisalign (the materials composition is very similar!). Invisalign or any other clear aligner system will gradually move your teeth with a series of retainer-like clear aligners. The aligner trays are changed every two weeks until the teeth are finally straight. The amount of trays needed may range from 5 sets (2 weeks each) to 30 sets (again, 2 weeks each), depending on the difficulty of the case. This type of Orthodontic treatment is a great option for certain patients. Your Orthodontist should decide whether Invisalign or braces will give you the best outcome. A regular retainer is designed to maintain your teeth in the position that they are currently in. Sometimes a retainer may be able to make very minor movements of the teeth. So, if you are looking for more than minor correction, you should ask your Orthodontist about braces or Invisalign.
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Answer: Retainer vs braces Retainers can be used for minor tooth movement such as slight crowding or small spacing, however they are not effective to correct major crowding. Invisalign is a good alternative to traditional retainers to fix more complex dental malocclusions.
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Answer: Retainer vs braces Retainers can be used for minor tooth movement such as slight crowding or small spacing, however they are not effective to correct major crowding. Invisalign is a good alternative to traditional retainers to fix more complex dental malocclusions.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: When is a Retainer Used Rather Than Braces? Thank you for your question. If you are asking about "classic" active retainers with wires, they can do only limited movement. In case you have a minor crowding or spacing AND your overbite is not deep, there is a certain success using these appliances.If you are refering to plastic tray systems like Invisalign, a lot more can be accomplished. There are certain cases, which should be done with braces, but most can be sussessfully be treated with Invisalign.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: When is a Retainer Used Rather Than Braces? Thank you for your question. If you are asking about "classic" active retainers with wires, they can do only limited movement. In case you have a minor crowding or spacing AND your overbite is not deep, there is a certain success using these appliances.If you are refering to plastic tray systems like Invisalign, a lot more can be accomplished. There are certain cases, which should be done with braces, but most can be sussessfully be treated with Invisalign.
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May 4, 2017
Answer: Retainers vs Braces Hi there,
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May 4, 2017
Answer: Retainers vs Braces Hi there,
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Retainers Retain Very Well Retainers are designed to retain the final position of your teeth at the end of your orthodontic treatment. In order to move your teeth into new position/alignment you would need a series of "retainers" where the tooth position is altered in between each aligners. An example of such treatment would be Invisalign, or ClearCorrect. Talk to an orthodontist and he or she can tell you how many trays you would need. Good luck!
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Retainers Retain Very Well Retainers are designed to retain the final position of your teeth at the end of your orthodontic treatment. In order to move your teeth into new position/alignment you would need a series of "retainers" where the tooth position is altered in between each aligners. An example of such treatment would be Invisalign, or ClearCorrect. Talk to an orthodontist and he or she can tell you how many trays you would need. Good luck!
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