Retention Golden Rule

"All patients must wear their retainers indefinitely at night to prevent minor tooth movement!"

Once the active period of alignment is completed, braces are removed and retainers are made to hold teeth in their new positions while the gums, bones and teeth settle into their new positions.

Adolescents:

As children continue to grow, their facial structure may also change. If so, a retainer can be used to keep the teeth in alignment during this growth period.

Adults:

For adults, their facial structure also changes as they age and a retainer is worn to keep the teeth aligned.