It is important to know when to use a patient fixation device. When the orthodontic appliance is in the patient’s mouth, there is no risk of the teeth returning to their original shape. But the problem begins when the braces are finished and the orthodontist removes the brackets and wires from your mouth. By taking good care of the teeth, the new and regular shape of the teeth is preserved, and neglect leads to their return to a certain degree of distortion.
Patients who use a fixation device will actually support their treatment. The best time to use a retainer is the first month after braces, as this is when teeth are most likely to move. Do not forget that the teeth in humans will be able to move for the rest of their lives.
The duration of use of the fixation device varies from patient to patient. Depending on the patient’s age, dental mobility, initial condition of the teeth and jaw, and treatment conditions, the orthodontist will determine how long the retainer should be used. While using the retainer, the patient should see the orthodontist at the scheduled appointments and check the general condition of the teeth and jaw.
