Retainers
After you’ve put in the hard work to develop a healthy and appealing smile, you’ll wear a retainer to maintain the alignment of your teeth and integrity of your bite.
Because teeth tend to shift over time, a properly worn retainer ensures that your teeth remain in the correct position for optimal health, function, and appearance.
A retainer can last for years if you take good care of it. You only need to remember 3 C's:
Mouthguards
Dr. Viechnicki may recommend a mouthguard to protect your teeth and appliances if you or your child participates in contact sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, boxing, football, gymnastics, or hockey.
Think of a mouthguard like a cushioned helmet for your teeth and mouth that protects you in a few different ways:
- Protects teeth from getting chipped or knocked out.
- Acts as a barrier between your braces and your lips, cheeks, and tongue to prevent cuts and abrasions during contact.
- Prevents damage to brackets, wires, or other parts of your orthodontic appliances.
- Prevents the jaws from coming together fully so you don’t bite your tongue and can avoid injuries to your jaw joint.
- Protects your teeth and appliances during non-contact activities, too, like skateboarding, biking, and climbing.
Talk to Dr. Viechnicki today about the best way to defend your pearly whites.
122 E Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018
10 Herring Alley Kutztown, PA 19530