Retention

After your braces are removed, the final step in your treatments called retention. During this time, retainers are used to hold your teeth in position until the bone, gums, and muscles adapt. It is very important to wear your retainer as instructed, or your teeth may move toward their original positions and the benefit of wearing your braces will be lost.

Dr. Verlinich will determine how long you need to wear your retainer. Time varies with each patient. Some people may need retainers for an extended period of time in order to keep the results achieved with braces.