Some patients are resistant and reluctant to use a retainer when required by an orthodontist. We believe that if patients are aware of the effectiveness of the retainer and know the impact of this orthodontic device on the success of their orthodontic treatment, they will accept its use without any resistance. The stabilizer performs several important functions:
As mentioned, the most important benefit of using a retainer is to keep the teeth in place and prevent the teeth from returning to their original pre-orthodontic state. The average period of orthodontic treatment is one year. But this duration varies depending on the type of deformation. The perception that not using a retainer will waste orthodontic treatment efforts.
One of the defects that appear in some patients is the mismatch of the teeth and the gums. Using a retainer helps keep your teeth and jaw in the best possible alignment with your gums and jaw.