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Visit Your Brooklyn Orthodontist for Dental Retainers
People often hear about dental retainers but not many people understand what a retainer actually does. But a retainer, also known as removable appliances, can really help your teeth.
Retainers are often used after braces are removed, to help keep the teeth in their new place. They can also be used to help close gaps between teeth or even just adjust the alignment of a single tooth. Retainers have also helped people suffering from TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). When they are used as night guards, they can help prevent grinding of teeth and other bite problems that TMJ can cause.
Retainers are often worn at night but some patients may also need to wear them during the day, depending on the kind of problem it is treating.
If you think that a retainer could be of help to you or a family member, you should visit your Brooklyn orthodontist to see if they can help. You don’t have to suffer with dental issues, most can be corrected over time with the right treatment. So take a look into retainers and get to your orthodontist’s office as soon as you can to at least ask questions and have them take a look and see what may work best for you.
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