Invisalign is becoming an increasingly popular way to realign your teeth for a perfect smile. If you’ve experienced great results with the system, that’s great! However, the work isn’t over yet. If they haven’t already, your dentist will provide you with a retainer you’ll need to use to maintain your results.
If you want to know why your retainer is so important to your treatment and your oral health, continue reading.
1. Helps Your Treatment Stay Put
The most important reason for using your retainer is that it keeps your teeth in their new positions. Over time, your pearly whites will slowly begin to shift back to the way they were before treatment. The only way to prevent this from happening is to keep your retainer in over night.
2. Saves You Money
Invisalign is affordable, but it’s also an investment. You paid your dentist for your treatment and they did their job by providing results. Now, it’s up to you to do your part to protect your investment. If you let your teeth shift back, you’ll need to undergo the Invisalign treatment again!
A retainer is a much cheaper and more effective option that will make your treatment last a lifetime if properly cared for. It makes much more sense to pay for a retainer once than it does to pay for Invisalign twice. That’s good economics!
3. Improves Your Oral Health
Straighter teeth are much easier to care for. They offer less opportunity for plaque and tartar to hide in your mouth and a better surface to clean them. Flossing is also much easier on well-aligned teeth. Overall, your oral health can only benefit from keeping your teeth in their new, straighter positions.
If you’ve just completed Invisalign treatment, the best thing you can do for your smile is keep it in line with a retainer. If you haven’t received one yet, call your dentist today to see what they offer. Don’t delay this step as it could cost you time, money, and lost effort.
About the Practice
At Open Smiles Dental, Dr. Kolade Akinwande and Dr. Jay Browne work together to bring you the best possible dental care. Both dentists want to help you brighten your smile and give you a pleasant dental experience. They use the latest in dental techniques and technologies to make your treatment pain-free and convenient. To schedule an Invisalign consultation, call (301) 690-8933 or visit the website to explore other services they offer.