Why are retainers needed after orthodontic treatment has been completed?
Once we have corrected all dental and skeletal problems we want to result to last. So after we remove the braces some teeth may tend to shift back toward their original position, and without retainer wear our final result will be jeopardized. We ask that our patients wear their retainers full time for 1 year, and at night time for the rest of their lives to help keep that perfect smile! Many studies have shown that all adults go through “maturational change” in their early twenties. This change can cause teeth that were previously straight to appear crowded. This is most commonly seen in the lower incisor area. This is why retainer wear is so important.
