Did you know that your teeth have muscle memory? That means if you’ve recently completed orthodontic treatment to straighten your smile, there’s a good chance that they’re going to try to shift back to their previous placements. Thankfully, your orthodontist can provide a retainer to help keep your pearly whites in their intended placements while your mouth adjusts to the new normal.
Many patients, however, either forget or choose not to wear their retainer as directed and come to regret it. As their pearly whites shift back after their initial therapy, they wonder whether wearing a retainer after the fact can re-align them. If you’re curious, keep reading to learn more!
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