Last Updated on September 11, 2016

Orthodontic Fact #1: Almost 25% of patients who wore braces had to get them again after treatment because they failed to wear retainers as they were advised

Making Braces Work: You Need Your Retainer

If you want to have the best results when it comes to braces before and after, you need to follow your orthodontist’s advice and wear your retainer for as long as it is recommended. This is one component of treatment that should not be overlooked. Regardless of the types of braces that are used, retainers are a must as the final stage of orthodontic treatment. Unfortunately, almost 25% of patients that wore braces have to get treatment again because they did not follow their orthodontist’s recommendation about their retainers. If you’re going to invest in your smile, placing so much time and energy into the lengthy treatment that is involved in braces, you owe it to yourself to keep that smile.

Go the Distance: Wear Your Retainer

While retainers may seem like a nuisance, they are nothing to what you’ve already endured with braces for two to four years. Retainers have a very important job. They maintain the position of your teeth after your braces are removed. When you wear your retainers, you are providing stability for your bite and avoiding the possibility of a return to how your teeth looked before you underwent orthodontic treatment. The first six month after treatment is the most crucial period to wear your retainer at all times. After that point, they are only necessary at night. You may need to sleep with your retainer anywhere between a year and three years, but every minute will pay off each time you flash those pearly whites.

Learn More at King Orthodontics

To learn more about braces and retainers, contact King Orthodontics for an orthodontist who you can trust. You can get an appointment with us to discover how braces can transform your smile and your life.

King Orthodontics, 400 East Dayton, Yellow Springs Rd. Fairborn, OH 45324

Phone: (937) 878-1561 Fax: (937) 433-9530

Retainers are Extremely Important

Dr Sam King

Samuel B. King, D.D.S., M.S. – King Orthodontics – Specialist in Orthodontics for kids, teens and adults in Centerville and Fairborn.