A new study on retention

A new study on retention

by | Sep 16, 2018 | Retainers

A little while ago, I was chatting to someone who had just started on a course of short-term orthodontic treatment provided by their dentist. From discussion, it was clear that their orthodontic problem extended to more than cosmetic improvements but they were content...
Top ten retainer tips

Top ten retainer tips

by | Aug 8, 2018 | Retainers

If you are going to get your teeth straightened, you are going to need to seriously think about retention post-treatment. Teeth are liable to move after you finish active treatment and retainers are provided by your orthodontist to help stop this from happening. Here...

Fixed retainers – a two year review

by | Jun 3, 2018 | Retainers, Wearing braces

I’ve had my bonded retainers for a little over two years now (where has the time gone?) so thought it about time to share some thoughts on how I have been getting on with them. I have bonded or fixed retainers on my upper and lower front six teeth and was keen...

Bonded wire retainers

by | Apr 26, 2018 | Retainers

In a recent post by Prof. Kevin O’Brien, the issue of a possible long term problems with bonded wire (fixed) retainers is examined. In the examples shown, it is suggested that the wire retainer has exerted an unfavourable force on one or more teeth possibly as a...
Top ten retainer tips

Promoting lifelong retainer wear

by | Oct 18, 2017 | Retainers, Wearing braces

The British Orthodontic Society have recently launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging patients to think about lifelong wearing of retainers. Using the hashtag #HoldthatSmile, the Society aims to increase awareness of the need to continue wearing retainers long...