Luv Smile Blog

The question always comes up…Doctor how long do I need to wear my retainers?  The correct answer is forever. Really Doctor?  Yes it is true!  A very large research study was done by the University of Washington in the early 90′s.  They looked at all the treated Orthodontic cases in the clinic, thousands of patients.  They wanted to see how well the teeth stayed straight after the braces were removed.  Their findings are the basis of our current retention protocol.

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