Urgent Care. In This Section. Types of Retainers Essix retainer: This type of retainer is made from clear acrylic Picture 1. Essix retainers can be removed. Like many appliances worn in the mouth, they may need to be replaced over time.
Hawley retainer: This type of retainer can also be removed. It is made from acrylic and metal wire Picture 2. This type of retainer can be adjusted by your orthodontist. Fixed or bonded retainer: This retainer is a small, thin wire that is attached or bonded to the backside of the front teeth Picture 3. It is semi-permanent and not intended to be removed.
With good care and oral hygiene, it can stay in place for years. It is important to clean and floss around the retainer. If the area is not cleaned properly the teeth and gums can be affected. If the bonded retainer breaks, gets loose or if the wire appears to be bent out of shape, you will need to schedule an appointment to have it repaired.
A fixed retainer can be damaged by hard food. Post by lliann » Wed Aug 29, pm. Skip to content. Quick links. Dumb Question. Can you swallow or choke on a mouth guard Post by lliann » Sat Aug 25, pm boil and bite. Re: Dumb Question. Can you swallow or choke on a mouth guard Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Aug 25, pm "Can it be swallowed? I have noticed that they stick together pretty well. My grandson chewed on his, but it remained in one piece, even though it looked like a used dog toy at the end of football season.
Can you swallow or choke on a mouth guard Post by lliann » Sat Aug 25, pm thank you. I have been giving my boil and bite the stink eye thinking if it could be swallowed, I would probably do it. I really do well with the N20 mask but lately I have started the night well and around 4 I get the beeps from an open mouth.
It seems when I go into the dreaming level. I'll keep trying! It gives me a place to post a "thank you" to CPAPtalk people who might have saved my life. I've been using I use about three a night. I can unwrap and put one in without even waking up. I keep my tongue pressed against it, it has helped me train my tongue to the roof of my mouth. It was all good.
I had never shared this particular detail here or with anyone, but when I mentioned it to a friend he was horrified. I guess it would have only taken one cough or just one quick inhale, one moment gone wrong and I could have sucked that hard lozenge candy down my windpipe. How that never occurred to me I do not know? I guess I was so focused on the healthiness of keeping a very wet mouth to fight plaque and just generally create the best mouth I could have since I had noticed some drying from the CPAP use?
Once teeth have shifted, the only way to fix it is by going back into active treatment meaning more braces or aligners. If visiting your orthodontist is not possible, call the nearest orthodontic office and try to schedule an appointment with them right away. Wondering what foods are ok with braces? Here is your ultimate list of braces approved foods and which foods to avoid during your orthodontic treatment. Struggles to get to the clinic?
Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere. Many orthodontic patients like the idea of "clear braces". But clear braces are not perfect. Having all the information before you make your decision on which orthodontic appliance to use for your treatment is the key to success during your treatmtent.
Questions about baby teeth and when they're supposed to fall out? Everyone has a different story and different way of losing all their teeth. Get the basics right here. The goal of orthodontic treatment is a beautiful smile and a good bite—meaning straight teeth that mesh well with the teeth in the opposite jaw and look great.
A good bite makes it easier for you to bite, chew and speak Now accepting Telehealth appointments.
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