The last day of your orthodontic treatment is here, and the spirits couldn’t be higher. After many months of experiencing teeth straightening with braces or other devices, you’re more than anxious to show that confident, dazzling smile of your dreams to...
The long-expected day of finally letting go of your braces is at hand, and the atmosphere couldn’t be merrier. After years of abiding by a strict orthodontic treatment, you are ready to have your braces removed and show the smile of your dreams to the world. However,...
The big moment is finally here – after a long time (16 to 18 months, on average), you are ready to let go of your braces and enjoy your perfect smile, and that is fantastic! However, it is essential to remember that the process of teeth straightening doesn’t end...
In order to prevent any relapse, the teeth shifting back to where they were pre-treatment, patients must wear their orthodontic retainer religiously. Patients always ask how long they need to wear their retainers for after they have their braces removed and the answer...
While retainers help keep the teeth from shifting, or as we like to call it “relapsing”, they do not prevent all tooth movement. It is crucial to wear your retainers post orthodontic treatment to avoid them shifting back to where they began. Teeth shift...
