What is the price of the retainer after braces and what is its importance?

The Cost of Retainers After Braces, Installing braces ends within a specific period depending on the patient’s dental condition, and once they are removed, another device is placed, which is one of the most important procedures after braces, which is dental retainers. We will discuss this topic in detail throughout this article.

The Cost of Retainers After Braces

Dental retainers after braces are one of the most important therapeutic procedures that take place after braces, and they are a mold made of plastic or stainless steel wire, specially prepared for the patient after taking measurements and dimensions of the teeth. They are installed by the doctor behind the teeth or by the patient as they are easy to install and remove, and they work to prevent tooth movement and fix them in place. In the following paragraphs, we will explain more about retainers after braces.

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The Importance of Braces

Braces are used to treat many problems that patients may suffer from, including:

1. They work to realign and straighten the teeth next to each other.
2. Achieve a good-looking and healthy set of teeth.
3. Improve the shape of the face and jaws, increasing the patient’s self-confidence.
4. Used to fix crooked and crowded teeth for the patient.
5. Improve the patient’s pronunciation and speech, especially for children.
6. Enhance the efficiency of the teeth in performing their main functions of grinding and chewing.
7. Work to improve misaligned bites in the teeth.
8. Treat the problem of protruding jaws and restore them to their natural position.

Candidates for Dental Braces

Dental braces are one of the most important therapeutic and cosmetic methods used in the field of dentistry, where patients resort to them in the following cases:

• Jaw Problems: Sometimes the patient may experience protrusion in one of the jaws, whether the lower or upper jaw, which decreases the patient’s confidence in their facial appearance.
• Dental Problems: Sometimes the patient may suffer from wide gaps between the teeth, crowding or overlapping of teeth over each other, or misalignment of teeth and small sizes of some of them, causing an unattractive appearance of the teeth. To learn more about types of braces, click here.
• Other Problems: The patient, especially in childhood, may suffer from problems with pronunciation and speech, or difficulty in chewing and grinding food.

Disadvantages of Braces

Although braces have many advantages that make them one of the best therapeutic and cosmetic procedures in the field of dentistry, like any procedure, they may have some disadvantages, including:

1. Feeling discomfort and pressure on the teeth and jaw bones.
2. The appearance of swelling, inflammation in the gums, or ulcers and wounds due to friction from brace parts against the gums.
3. Increased tooth sensitivity due to irritation of some nerves, especially when consuming cold or hot foods and drinks.
4. Inability to speak and difficulty eating, especially in the first few days after installation.
5. The cost may be high and unsuitable for many patients.
6. It takes a long time for treatment.
7. It may cause white spots to appear on the teeth after removing the braces.

When Are Braces Removed?

Braces are removed after completing the treatment plan and achieving the desired results. Usually, the treatment with braces takes 12 to 18 months, depending on the patient’s dental condition. After ensuring that the teeth have reached the desired results, the doctor removes the braces by first removing the wires and rubber, then begins pressing on the archwires to remove them and clean the teeth from any remaining adhesive. Afterwards, the doctor prepares the teeth for installing the retainer after braces.

Types of Retainers After Braces

Dental retainers after braces are one of the most important procedures that the doctor follows after removing the braces, and there are two main types of retainers that we will discuss in this paragraph:

Fixed Retainers:

This is one type of retainer, which some doctors call a lingual retainer or fixed wires, as it consists of a slightly curved metal wire that is installed behind the front teeth. It is used to prevent relapse of the teeth after braces and fix them in their new position. It is characterized by being fixed and permanent, as it lasts for long periods and is therefore invisible. However, it has the disadvantage of potentially irritating or causing wounds to the tongue, and it requires extreme care due to the ease of plaque and bacteria buildup.

Removable Retainers:

This is considered one of the newest types of retainers, and it consists of transparent plastic molds that resemble natural teeth or stainless steel molds prepared for the patient after taking measurements and dimensions of the teeth. They are characterized by being easy for the patient to install or remove and invisible. However, they have the disadvantage of requiring special care to keep the retainer and teeth clean, as they are a suitable place for the growth and accumulation of bacteria.

The Importance of Retainers After Braces

Retainers after braces are devices that are installed after removing the braces, as they work to:

• Keep the teeth stable and prevent them from moving.
• Rebuild the bones that support the teeth, preventing the teeth from returning to their old position before the braces were installed.
• Maintain the alignment and arrangement of the teeth after being treated with braces.

How Long Are Retainers Used After Braces?

Installing a retainer is one of the important procedures that must be done after removing the braces, and the duration of its installation ranges from 6 to 12 months. The doctor may require it to be installed for life, and this duration is determined by the extent to which the teeth accept moving again or the extent of the patient’s care in installing the retainer and adhering to the doctor’s instructions.

Dental retainers after braces are characterized by their resistance to breakage and corrosion, providing patients with confidence and comfort in using them daily, as they are prepared at the Medical Center for Dental Care.

Tips for Maintaining Removable Retainers

Dental retainers come in various types, including removable ones, which require special care, such as:

1. Maintaining dental hygiene by brushing and using toothpaste regularly, especially after meals.
2. Not eating while the retainer is installed.
3. Keeping the retainer molds in a designated case to prevent loss.
4. Cleaning the retainer device with a special solution or by soaking it in lukewarm water.
5. Adhering to wearing the retainer on the teeth for at least 20 hours per day.

Tips for Maintaining Permanent Dental Retainers

There is a special type of permanent retainers that requires a lot of care during the installation period, including:

• Establishing a daily routine for cleaning the teeth using medical products such as toothpaste and a toothbrush.
• Using dental floss to remove food residue between the teeth and the retainer.
• Rinsing with a good mouthwash to eliminate bacteria and prevent their spread.
• Cleaning between the parts of the retainer and underneath it to prevent plaque buildup.
• A water flosser device can be used to clean the teeth.
• Adhering to visiting the doctor to receive care and maintenance for the teeth and retainer.

The Cost of Dental Retainers After Braces

The cost of dental retainers after braces in Egypt ranges from 2000 to 4000 Egyptian pounds for a single arch, and these prices vary due to being influenced by several factors, including:

1. The doctor’s skill in diagnosing and installing the appropriate type of retainer.
2. The type of retainer device used by the doctor according to the patient’s dental condition.
3. The center or hospital where the retainer will be installed and the offers provided.

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