Having your braces removed can be an exciting experience because you get to enjoy your new winning smile. However, there are still additional measures needed to maintain your smile and hold your teeth in their new positions. You see, there will still be some residual tension in the periodontal ligaments that are anchoring your teeth… 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 »