Once your braces have achieved your ideal smile, they can be removed. However, there will still be a little tension remaining in the periodontal ligaments that are anchoring the teeth in the sockets. To prevent your teeth from relapsing toward their old positions, your orthodontist, Dr. , will fit you for a retainer. If your… Read more »
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You Will Need to Use a Retainer Once Your Braces Have Been Removed
Your regular adjustment sessions with Dr. Ben McDowell have finally stretched your periodontal ligaments to move your teeth into their ideal position. Even after your braces have been removed, there will still be some lingering tension in the periodontal ligaments. Without some preventative measure, this tension will slowly start to pull your teeth out of… Read more »
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