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More about Jaw Surgery

jaw surgery

Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is performed to correct a wide range of skeletal and dental irregularities, things like jaw and teeth misalignment. 

Orthognathic surgery treats jaw discrepancies to improve the patient’s ability to bite, talk, breathe and speak. This surgery can also improve facial appearances and correct deformities by properly aligning the facial bones. Braces are often in conjunction with jaw surgery to ensure the teeth and jaw bones are properly aligned after surgery.

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Keep your Retainer looking and working perfectly

retainer

Congratulations! You’ve taken care of your braces throughout your whole orthodontic treatment and now you have the smile of your dreams.

Now in order to maintain that winning smile, you need to look after your teeth and retainer. By storing and cleaning your retainer properly, you’ll keep it in the best condition and therefore your smile too!

Carry on reading for some advice around caring for your retainer and smile after braces.

 

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Thinking about getting clear braces?

clear braces

As one of the first things we notice about a person, our smile plays an important role in everyday life. It can help express character, build new relationships and create a good first impression. However, if you are one of the many people self-conscious of your smile, these seemingly normal interactions could leave you with a sense of dread.

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