Clear Plastic Retainers in Charles County, MD
If you live in Charles County and St. Mary’s County, Maryland, and want to learn about the possibility of wearing a clear plastic retainer, consider a consultation with the experts at Sequence Orthodontics at our friendly offices in Waldorf.
Clear Plastic Retainers in Charles County, MD
If you live in Charles County and St. Mary’s County, Maryland, and want to learn about the possibility of wearing a clear plastic retainer, consider a consultation with the experts at Sequence Orthodontics at our friendly offices in Waldorf.
What is a Clear Plastic Retainer?
Clear plastic retainers, sometimes called Essix retainers, are made of durable, clear plastic and provide the advantage of being invisible while worn. These retainers are similar to Invisalign® in look and feel, but they are designed to last for a year or longer, so typically they are made of thicker plastic and feel somewhat bulkier than Invisalign®.
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Can I Trade in My Regular Retainer for a Clear Plastic Retainer?
Retainers are tailored to the individual needs of each patient, and although many patients request clear retainers, not all patients are perfectly suited for them. Invisalign® patients typically prefer clear retainers because they have already become accustomed to wearing them. Clear plastic retainers cover the bite surface of the teeth and therefore may feel bulky and uncomfortable to some patients. Patients who grind their teeth will wear through these retainers very quickly and incur excessively increased costs by replacing them.
How Long Will I Have to Wear a Clear Plastic Retainer?
The retention period of your orthodontic treatment will naturally vary from patient to patient, just as all treatment times vary with each individual. Generally, retainers are worn for the same length of time that you wear your braces. This is to allow teeth to stabilize for at least one year following treatment. For patients who had wide gaps between their teeth prior to treatment, the retention period may be extended.
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Does Wearing a Clear Plastic Retainer Cause any Type of Discomfort?
Almost anyone older than age seven who has been determined eligible for braces or other orthodontic treatment may also successfully wear a Hawley retainer, though, in some cases, a different type of retainer may be more suitable. Hawley retainers are custom-crafted for adults, teens, and children, thanks to different design options that are now available to suit individual patients’ tastes and preferences.
