Immediately after completing your orthodontic treatment, you’ll be handed a retainer. Initially, you might think it’s a bit of an annoyance. After all, why do you have to wear another appliance after months or years of brackets and wires or clear aligners? In short, braces are only designed to move your teeth into their perfectly aligned positions, not to keep them there indefinitely. So, it’s important that you wear your retainer consistently and take care of it properly. For four tips on how to accomplish the latter, keep reading!
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