You and your braces will be spending quite a bit of time together. You probably won’t become old friends, but it will be a long-term relationship. Eventually, the time will come for them to be removed. And then…you will almost be ready to show off your smile to the world. Your braces do the hard […]
A Retainer Will Be Needed After Your Braces Have Been Removed
Your teeth are anchored into their sockets by a series of periodontal ligaments. Through the course of each adjustment session, your orthodontist, Dr. [doctor_name], has adjusted your braces and teeth one step closer to their ideal positions. Even after the braces have been removed, there will still be some residual tension in the periodontal ligaments. […]
