Straight Teeth Don’t Happen Overnight — Why Finishing Strong Matters

A few months into treatment, you might feel like progress is slow. But what you’re experiencing is completely normal — every smile follows its own timeline. Orthodontic treatment isn’t a quick fix. It’s a carefully designed process that moves your teeth safely and effectively into their new positions.

The Truth About Timing
Orthodontic treatment typically lasts anywhere from 12 to 30 months. That timeline depends on factors such as:

• The complexity of your case.
• Whether you wear braces or clear aligners.
• How well you follow your orthodontist’s instructions.

Each adjustment or aligner change brings you closer to the goal — a healthy, confident smile.

Why Retention Is Part of the Plan
Getting your braces or aligners off isn’t the finish line. It’s the start of the most important phase: retention.

Here’s why:

• Teeth are surrounded by bone and soft tissue that take time to stabilize.
• Even after years of treatment, teeth have a natural tendency to shift back toward their original positions.
• Without retention, relapse can begin within weeks — sometimes undoing months of progress.

A retainer isn’t optional. It’s the key to protecting the investment of time, effort, and money you’ve already made.

Don’t Just Get There — Stay There
Finishing strong means more than reaching the day your braces come off. It means making sure your results last for life. Retainers For Life is designed to make that step easier, more affordable, and more convenient than ever.

With your doctor’s partnership, your prescription and scans are already in place. All you need to do is activate your plan so you’re ready the moment treatment ends.

Checkout Reminder: When checking out, be sure to use your orthodontist’s coupon code to receive the maximum discount. You’ll find your private code in the text or email we sent you recently. Enter it at checkout to secure your lowest price.

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