Most patients with primary coccidioidomycosis are asymptomatic, but nonspecific respiratory symptoms resembling those of influenza, acute bronchitis, or, less often, acute pneumonia or pleural effusion sometimes occur.
By using retainers to hold the teeth in their new position for a length of time, the surrounding periodontal fibres are allowed to adapt to changes in the bone which can help minimize any changes to the final tooth position after the completion of orthodontic treatment.
A retainer is usually used to hold the teeth in place. Orthodontists use retainers of different types to maintain correction after treatment. Sometimes retainers can be used for treatment, in certain cases where only limited correction is needed.