Getting teeth straight is one commitment, and keeping them that way is another. If you live in North End Winnipeg and like to read the whole deal first, start with what comes afterward.
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Most aligner information is about how treatment begins. The part people hear less about is the ending, when active movement is over and your teeth still have a tendency to shift. If you’ve never had orthodontics, this may be new to you, and it’s worth knowing before you agree to anything.
After active treatment, your teeth need holding while the surrounding tissues adapt, and retainers go on helping to limit movement beyond that. Should you live in North End Winnipeg, you can go over all of this at our McPhillips Street clinic, with your own teeth and plan as the starting point.
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Retention can be discussed before treatment begins, and it’s fair to weigh it as part of your decision.
They can go on shifting throughout life, whether or not you’ve had orthodontic treatment.
Ask for clarity about your retainer schedule and how it would work with your daily life.
The trays do the moving, and the retainers do the keeping. Knowing how those two jobs differ can help you see why treatment doesn’t really stop at your final aligner.
A planned series of aligners applies controlled pressure to reposition your teeth bit by bit, according to the proposal your dentist has made.
Retainers begin once active movement is complete. Their purpose is holding your teeth steady as tissues adapt, then limiting future shifting.
We can’t tell you here exactly what kind of retainer you’d have or how long you’d wear it each day. That comes from your dentist, so make it a question for your planning visit.
Every stage of aligner care is building toward a result you’ll later have to hold on to. Here’s how the process runs, seen with its ending in mind.
Request your visitA full examination covers teeth, gums, bite and jaws, and appropriate photographs and X-rays are reviewed. Now’s a good time to ask about retainers.
Your plan describes where each tooth should go and how room is created. Ask how stable your dentist expects those new positions to be.
You’ll have your trays fitted, attachments placed if planned, and receive guidance on looking after your aligners.
Tracking visits keep tabs on your teeth until active movement ends, and then your plan moves into the retainer phase.
You don’t have to work this out in advance. A few well-chosen questions will show you what the longer-term side of aligner treatment could look like for you.
Costs and coverage for appliances after treatment are worth asking about too. They depend on your plan, so check them with the clinic and your insurer.
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A long-term routine can sound like a lot, especially on your first visit. It may help to talk it over and hear what’s expected, so that you can decide without feeling rushed.
There’s no need to answer on the spot. Consider the long-term side carefully before you decide.
If something about your retainer wear isn’t clear, ask to have it explained again in plain terms.
Tell your dentist if you have concerns about keeping up with it, so you can talk about them openly.
Long after the aligners
Retainers don’t need to take over your life, although they do need to stay part of it. Here’s what to pay attention to once your active treatment is behind you.
Your move from aligners to retainers should come with clear instructions. Ask anything that’s unclear before leaving that appointment.
Notice if a retainer begins to feel snug or a tooth seems to have moved. That’s a good moment to get in touch rather than wait.
Life gets in the way sometimes. Speak with the clinic if you’ve stopped wearing your retainer, since your teeth may have shifted and you’ll want to know what to do next.
Has your retainer been lost or damaged? Call the clinic and let them know.
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Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)North End Winnipeg residents who choose Invisalign receive their care, including the retainer stage, at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street.
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Ask our teamYour dentist will give you specific instructions. Since teeth can keep shifting throughout life, you should think of retention as an ongoing part of your routine, not a short final step.
The tissues around them need time to adapt, and teeth naturally shift to some degree over a lifetime. Retainers help hold what treatment achieved.
The need is the same with either. Both appliances move teeth, and both are followed by retainers worn as your dentist prescribes.
Your teeth may begin to drift from where treatment put them. If you’ve stopped, call the clinic to discuss what’s changed and how to proceed.
There’s nothing to decide at that stage, but you can certainly ask about them in advance. Understanding what comes next will help you judge whether treatment makes sense for you.
Ask the clinic what your estimate does and doesn’t include. Your insurer can tell you about coverage under your particular plan.
You can ask for an assessment right on this page or by calling (204) 338-3003. Appointments are held at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6, once a time has been agreed.
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