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Braces related query
Hello,
How soon retainers should be placed once braces are removed. Also how long one should wear retainers?
Thank you in advance
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Retainers are to be worn as soon as the braces are removed. Except for a few cases of permanent retention, upto 1 year is the recommended period to wear the retainer. Even after a year it is recommended that you atleast wear the retainer at night atleast after that.
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Dr. Shivani Mangal
Endodontist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
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Well, mostly retainers are given soon after the braces treatment is over. The duration is more or less equal to the duration of the braces treatment.
But all this also varies from patient to patient
Next Steps
Kindly get a consultation from an Orthodontist
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Take care
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Dr. Susmita Choudhary
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Ideally retainers should be placed before removing braces or immediately as soon as braces are removed as the chances of relapse to initial tooth position is more in first few days of braces removal . And retainers should be worn for at least one to one n half years after removing braces.
Next Steps
Patient should wear the retainer as per the advice of your Orthodontist to prevent any kind of relapse .
Health Tips
Be in contact with your Orthodontist until you complete your retention phase.
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Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Jalgaon
Hello,
Let me answer one by one -
1.According to the expert orthodontists, the critical period is right after the treatment & the teeth trying to adapt to the new position .
So during this period Retainers should be placed.
2. They may be of removable or may be fixed depending on the type of teeth & jaw position & other factors to last for longer periods .
3.They may be of metal or plastic .
Next Steps
consult orthodontist for further details.
Health Tips
after care with retainers is also important to maintain your Smile & oral health
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Dr. Renu Bhaskar
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Retainer must wear for one year
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Dr. Sriram Subramanian
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Salem
Once the braces are removed, retainers must be delivered within 24hours. Retainers must be worn minimum of 1 year.
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