Taking off your braces or finishing your series of Invisalign aligners isn’t the last step of your orthodontic treatment! The final leg of your journey towards a straighter, healthier smile is to wear your retainer. However, if you’re caught up in enjoying the freedoms you had to give up or modify during your treatment, you may be wondering just how necessary it is to wear this little oral appliance. It may be much more important that you imagine! Here are three big reasons why you need to wear your retainer once you achieve a straighter smile.
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