Twitter #retainers
Social media provides a great insight into many topics and orthodontics is no exception. It always amazes me how many tweets about braces are posted every day so I thought I would do a series of posts about what I have discovered so far. This post is all about...Essix retainers – a six month review
Following my post on my fixed retainers, I thought I would write an update on how I’m getting on with my Essix retainers. It’s been around six months since my braces were removed and as well as fixed retainers, I also received Essix retainers. Impressions...
Are fixed retainers better than Essix retainers?
Prof. Kevin O’Brien has published a review of a retention trial conducted to find out whether fixed retainers are any better than removable vacuum formed retainers. The trial involved 82 patients who had completed treatment with fixed braces and randomly...Fixed retainers – a six month review
Prior to completing active treatment I conducted a fair amount of research into long term retention and different types of retainers. From this I concluded that the regular, life long, use of a retainer is essential to prevent relapse and to maintain the result I and...
How to talk with retainers
Whether you receive clear aligner type retainers such as Essix or Invisalign Vivera or traditional wire retainers, one of the first things you will notice is that it is a little difficult to speak clearly with them. The first thing to note is that you will always...
A guide to getting braces as an adult