That's right. Retainers need to be worn FOR-EV-ER. Why? Let's talk about equilibriums. Before you start orthodontic treatment your teeth, jaws, lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and virtually every part of your mouth are working together in their own equilibrium. Your teeth are in that position because all those acting forces ended up with balancing them there. It would be nice if our natural equilibrium led to naturally straight and properly aligned teeth and jaws. For some people, that's exactly...

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Just recently, I spoke to a parent at my daughter's basketball game. They found out I was an orthodontist and lamented that their teeth...