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Braces Maryland - Time-tested Solution for Teeth Straightening
Getting your teeth straightened is not an uncommon problem. People have been getting their teeth straightened for years using various methods. While braces are the most popular or well known, there have been new developments in technology that allow patients to straighten their teeth without having metal brackets and wires wrapped around their teeth.
One of these new appliances is the Essix orthodontic tray or retainer, which works to straighten your teeth in stages, using a set of clear plastic aligners or partial retainers. These vacuum formed retainers work in similar ways to Invisalign. The Essix retainers require adjustments by the dentist chairside while the Invisalign series of retainers have the adjustments already built into them by the lab. Invisalign has a much higher lab cost which is passed on to the patient so Essix is a more economical option. Invisalign however can treat a wider range of problems.
Essix retainers are created just for you after molds and images of your teeth are taken. Like Invisalign, it moves your teeth over a period of time and the retainers need to be either adjusted or switched to the next stage retainers every two weeks. The Essix retainer applies gentle pressure on your misaligned teeth to move them to the desire position. The amount of pressure and position are determined when your dentist creates the retainer. Over a predetermined period of time, the set of aligners will have moved your teeth and you will end up with a straight smile. Essix is a better option than braces because they work in less time and require less adjusting. These retainers are also removable so you can eat the foods you like without worrying about anything getting caught or coming loose. You can also clean your teeth normally because the retainer comes out, and the retainer itself can be cleaned and placed back in the mouth.
Some challenges may occur with Essix retainers if you are prone to grind your teeth. The grinding will break the retainer. Drs. Cha & Dinh and the team at Family Smile Center can advise you on the best treatment plan for your teeth. Talk to them and get your questions answered to see if Essix orthodontic retainers can help give you that beautiful smile you deserve!
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One of these new appliances is the Essix orthodontic tray or retainer, which works to straighten your teeth in stages, using a set of clear plastic aligners or partial retainers. These vacuum formed retainers work in similar ways to Invisalign. The Essix retainers require adjustments by the dentist chairside while the Invisalign series of retainers have the adjustments already built into them by the lab. Invisalign has a much higher lab cost which is passed on to the patient so Essix is a more economical option. Invisalign however can treat a wider range of problems.
Essix retainers are created just for you after molds and images of your teeth are taken. Like Invisalign, it moves your teeth over a period of time and the retainers need to be either adjusted or switched to the next stage retainers every two weeks. The Essix retainer applies gentle pressure on your misaligned teeth to move them to the desire position. The amount of pressure and position are determined when your dentist creates the retainer. Over a predetermined period of time, the set of aligners will have moved your teeth and you will end up with a straight smile. Essix is a better option than braces because they work in less time and require less adjusting. These retainers are also removable so you can eat the foods you like without worrying about anything getting caught or coming loose. You can also clean your teeth normally because the retainer comes out, and the retainer itself can be cleaned and placed back in the mouth.
Some challenges may occur with Essix retainers if you are prone to grind your teeth. The grinding will break the retainer. Drs. Cha & Dinh and the team at Family Smile Center can advise you on the best treatment plan for your teeth. Talk to them and get your questions answered to see if Essix orthodontic retainers can help give you that beautiful smile you deserve!
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