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...
A braces blog by Steffanie
I have been following a great braces blog by Steffanie who writes ‘brighter, darling’ in which she describes her experiences with adult braces. Steffanie elected to have conventional metal brackets (great choice Steffanie!) and decided part way through...
Orthodontic patient compliance
Most adult orthodontic patients get fixed braces in some form or other but at some point in your treatment you may be required to comply with instructions from your orthodontist to use a removable appliance or elastics. If you think this won’t apply to you,...
A guide to getting braces as an adult