The retention phase begins when braces are removed and involves wearing a retainer or positioner to help keep teeth in their corrected position.
Retention must be looked at as a lifelong commitment. Periodic checkups that monitor teeth position and the fit of your retainer are required.
Once your braces are removed, your teeth will adapt to life without braces and minimal movement of your teeth is normal and natural. Hence, retention is a lifelong commitment.
All of our patients receive individualized education regarding the importance of retention.
Coming soon… stay tuned for our Braces Retention video!