{"id":146,"date":"2024-03-19T16:24:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:24:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:24:37","slug":"what-happens-after-you-are-done-with-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/19\/what-happens-after-you-are-done-with-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Ahead: What Happens After You\u2019re Done with Braces?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Female patient smiling at orthodontist at final appointment\" class=\"wp-image-147\" width=\"318\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Picture1.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you just had your first appointment or you\u2019re rapidly approaching the end of your orthodontic treatment, you might be wondering what happens after you\u2019re done with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/traditional-braces.html\">braces<\/a>. It\u2019s a great question, especially since you want to avoid orthodontic relapse (the phenomenon where your teeth begin to move out of their perfectly aligned positions). Below, you\u2019ll find information on what to expect after your final appointment, including how to care for your retainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retention: The Final Phase of Your Orthodontic Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients often assume that their orthodontic treatment ends the moment their brackets and wires come off. That\u2019s not the case. At this point, your orthodontist\u2019s focus switches from straightening your teeth to maintaining their perfectly aligned positions. That\u2019s why they take detailed impressions of your teeth and have a custom retainer made! This orthodontic appliance is key to preventing orthodontic relapse, so it\u2019s of the utmost importance that you wear it as instructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To: Care for Your Retainer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing your retainer each night is a life-long commitment, so it\u2019s crucial that you take good care of yours! We recommend using a soft-bristled toothbrush and clean, cool water to clean the surface each time you take it off and each night before you put it back on. You can also use an orthodontist-recommended cleaner to give them a deeper clean on a weekly basis, helping prevent calcium buildup in the process. Lastly, make sure to always store your retainer somewhere safe to help prevent it from splitting down the middle or shattering into several pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Tips for Maintaining a Healthy, Beautiful Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, caring for your smile is important too! That starts with a solid at-home oral hygiene regimen (i.e., brushing twice a day, rinsing with mouthwash consistently, flossing daily).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting your dentist for a biannual dental checkup and cleaning is equally as important. That way, they can monitor the development of your wisdom teeth (if you haven\u2019t had them removed, of course) and clear away plaque buildup to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, make an active effort to quit unhealthy dental habits, like biting your nails, chewing on ice, and over-indulging in sugary and starchy foods. This will help keep your teeth and gums healthy year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Alkhoury and the rest of our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/\">Simply Orthodontics Grafton<\/a> are here to do more than straighten your teeth; we\u2019re here to help you maintain your results for life! That\u2019s why we provide a wide range of orthodontic treatments as well as orthodontic appliances like retainers. Our goal with each and every patient is to give them a smile that\u2019s as healthy and happy as it is functional and beautiful. To schedule an appointment with us, visit the contact page on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyorthografton.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(508) 839-9350<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you just had your first appointment or you\u2019re rapidly approaching the end of your orthodontic treatment, you might be wondering what happens after you\u2019re done with braces. It\u2019s a great question, especially since you want to avoid orthodontic relapse (the phenomenon where your teeth begin to move out of their perfectly aligned positions). 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