Our team work to attain an unequaled level of professional service that exceeds our patients highest expectations; a level that secures Wazio Orthodontics as the leader in orthodontic care in our community. We will strive to motivate and educate our patients in a friendly, caring manner so that they understand the full benefits of orthodontics and realize the importance of a shared commitment between the patients, parents, and the orthodontic staff.
When your braces are removed, you will wear a retainer to hold your teeth in position. Retainers are just as important as braces in the treatment. You will wear your retainer for as long as it takes for your teeth to settle into a better occlusion (bite) and for your bones, gums, and muscles to adapt to your new dental arrangement.
Your teeth are not set rigidly into your jawbone like you might think. They are held in place by bands of fibrous tissue called the periodontal ligaments. After your teeth have been moved into their ideal position by your braces and/or other orthodontic appliances, it takes time for the periodontal ligaments to adjust. When you are not wearing your retainer, pressure from your lips and tongue can cause your teeth to shift. Even if your teeth and smile dont look like they are moving, that doesnt mean they havent. If you go without wearing your retainer for long periods of time, your teeth will continue to move until misalignment is visibly noticeable.
A retainer is a custom-made appliance that helps teeth maintain their new position after braces have been removed. Retainers are made of a thermoplastic material that is sensitive to excessive heat, so they should be kept away from any place where the temperatures exceed 115 degrees (F). Because the material used for fabrication is slightly porous, plaque tends to cling to the surfaces. Gentle scrubbing with a toothbrush will remove the plaque. Your retainer should be cleaned before and after you place it in your mouth.
There are two main types of dental retainers removable retainers and fixed retainers. Both types maintain the position of your teeth, and each type of retainer has its benefits and drawbacks. Like the different types of orthodontic treatment, the different types of retainers allow each patient to have a customized fixture that is best for their smile and lifestyle. will choose the best type of retainer for you based on your personal needs and the likelihood that your teeth will shift out of place after braces or clear aligner treatment.
Removable retainers are retainers that can be removed when you want to eat, brush your teeth, or floss. Removable retainers are a great option for patients and look similar to Invisalign clear aligners. We typically recommend that you wear your removable retainer all day and night for the first two months or so after your braces are removed. After this period, you will need to wear your removable retainer every night for the rest of your life.
A fixed retainer, also known as a permanent retainer, features a curved wire that fits the shape of your newly straightened teeth. Dr. Wazio will cement this wire to the inside of your front teeth to prevent your teeth from moving. As the name implies, fixed retainers always stay in your mouth and can only be removed by Dr. Wazio.
A retainer keeps your teeth from moving after they have been straightened with braces. Your teeth will always naturally try to shift back to their original position, which is called relapse. When used as instructed, a retainer helps to prevent this from happening.
The Team at Wazio Orthodontics acknowledges the fact that long-term retention is the best option to ensure stability of perfect alignment in all teeth. If your retainer breaks, stop wearing it and call either our Batavia or St. Charles orthodontic office as soon as possible so that your retainer can be repaired or replaced.
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newest oldest highest lowestJessica Sandlund
a year ago
I have used this orthodontist for almost 20 years! They are friendly and professional and have taken good care of my teeth!
Blake Stoffel
a year ago
Me and my three siblings have been seeing Dr. Wazio for the past 15 years, and have only had GREAT visits and very good results. Staff is very professional and friendly, I would recommend any one to Dr. Wazio's orthodontics! Thank you for the great services!
Nathan Zhang
2 years ago
Great experience here after braces and retainer!
Eve Hartmann
2 years ago
Great experiences at wazio! I had my braces done years back and just got my retainer adjusted. Love coming here, everybody is so kind
Anthony
2 years ago
Have always had great experiences here. Staff is very nice. Quick appointments.
Samantha Mollenhauer
2 years ago
Amazing staff, always so helpful and kind! Made my smile look amazing and have been so helpful with all of my after braces care:)
Addison Wicklund
2 years ago
great experience
Shmatty
2 years ago
Have had an amazing experience through Wazio Orthodontics. From first getting my braces on in 2014 and off in 2018. My teeth went from crazy on top of eachother/ jagged to perfect. Very thankful for what they've been able to do for my smile :)
Adrian Janowiak
2 years ago
Best Orthodontist in the area! Have had my braces off for 10 years now and still go in for quick fixes. Very accommodating and professional!
Sara Vaught
2 years ago
All three of our kids go to Dr Wazio and my husband and I have both replaced retainers so we kind of have a frequent flyer card. Always on time, staff is knowledgeable and efficient and results have been great. Highly recommend!
Kelly Boss
2 years ago
Our family has known Dr Wazio for many years for my kids orthodontic needs. They have beautiful teeth now & I needed adjustment due to my teeth shifting later in life. I was very happy with the Invisalign treatment that he managed for me!
Andrew Hunter
2 years ago
Very friendly staff. I've been going here since I was in middle school and have never had any issues.
Dan
2 years ago
Wazio has been my orthodontist for a long time. Nice staff and always gets me in and out in an efficient amount of time.
jacquelin bongean
2 years ago
My permanent retainer stayed in for 10 years before I made the choice to remove it. I'm always complimented on my smile and I have Dr. Wazio and my mother to thank for it. Dr. Wazio and his staff are all stand up people and there's a swinging bench on the front porch of the building.
Kathleen Oliver
2 years ago
From the first visit to the last, Wazio Orthodontics almost felt like family. All of Dr. Wazio's chair assistants treated me with care and concern whenever they were performing a procedure. The rest of the staff couldn't have been nicer. Always a friendly smile to greet you. As someone who had braces as a child, I can honestly say this has been a more positive experience. Dr. Wazio was always open to questions and options. My teeth turned out perfect. I highly recommend Wazio Orthodontics.
Audrey Blankenship
2 years ago
Dr. Wazio and all of the staff at Wazio Orthodontics are incredible. They definitely want to make sure that after your appointment you leave feeling satisfied, respected and appreciated. I would recommend them to anyone.
Jordan Andersen
2 years ago
In my experience with Wazio Orthodontics they've been very responsive, profesional, and attentive! I love the results!
Jennifer Duncan
2 years ago
Dr. Wazio is very professional, caring and thorough. He has done an amazing job with both of my teens, who now have perfect smiles. We have used him for the past 7 years and I highly recommend Dr. Wazio. It is easy to get an appointment and he and the staff are very accommodating.
Noona Taha
3 years ago
Dr. Wazio is always so caring and gives his full attention to the current patient he is working on. My teeth used to be extremely bad, and now they're perfect all due to Dr. Wazio's help! Also, the staff is so sweet they always make me smile:) Another thing is they don't rush things, they take it slow which is the most effective way in my opinion. I appreciate everything Dr. Wazio and the staff did and continue to do for me!:)
Matthew Huizinga
3 years ago
Amazing service friendly staff amd couldn't be happier with my teeth
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