Don’t Forget Your Smile’s Best Friend: The Retainer

Your orthodontic journey doesn’t end when the braces or aligners come off. In fact, that’s when the most important phase begins — retention. Teeth may look settled, but beneath the surface, they’re still adjusting to their new positions. Without a retainer, they will try to move back.

Why Teeth “Remember”
Teeth are supported by ligaments and bone that slowly adapt during treatment. Even after months of adjustments, these tissues have a natural memory of where your teeth used to be. Unless something holds them in place, your teeth will gradually drift back to their old positions.

This is why your orthodontist insists that retention is not optional. Retainers are the key to making your results last.

What Happens If You Skip Retention

• Relapse can happen fast: Shifting can start within weeks after treatment ends.
• Treatment can be undone: Teeth may crowd or rotate, undoing the investment you’ve made.
• You may need retreatment: Without consistent retainer wear, some patients end up back in braces or aligners.

All of the time, effort, and money you’ve put into your smile depends on this final step.

Making Retention Easy
Wearing a retainer doesn’t have to be a hassle. With Retainers For Life, your prescription and scan are already on file. That means you can order a replacement online anytime you need one — no extra appointments, no waiting rooms.
Your orthodontist has partnered with Retainers For Life to ensure that protecting your new smile is simple, affordable, and convenient.
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