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Clear Plastic Retainers vs Fixed Retainers: Which Is Best After Braces?

Retainers are an essential part of completing orthodontic treatment. Once your braces or aligners have finished doing their work, a retainer helps to keep your teeth in their new position and prevents them from gradually shifting back. To understand what happens when retention is neglected, our blog on what happens Read more…

By Smile orth, 2 monthsMay 12, 2026 ago
Teeth shifting after stopping retainer use
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What Happens If You Stop Wearing Your Retainer?

Stopping your retainer might seem harmless, but it can cause your teeth to shift back towards their original position, sometimes quicker than expected. At Smile Orthodontics, we often see patients concerned about changes after pausing retainer use.  In this blog, we explain what happens if you stop wearing your retainer, Read more…

By Smile orth, 4 monthsApril 3, 2026 ago

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