06/01/2026
🦷 Myth: Once braces are removed, treatment is over
✅Fact: Retainers are the MOST important phase
Many patients ask me👇
“Doctor, how long do I REALLY need retainers?”
Here’s the truth ⬇️
Your teeth have memory — and without retainers, relapse is common.
✔️ Retainers stabilize your results
✔️ They prevent crowding & spacing
✔️ They protect your orthodontic investment
Skipping retainers = undoing months (or years) of hard work.
📌 Orthodontic treatment doesn’t end with braces removal
📌 It ends when retention is maintained
Wear your retainers exactly as advised —
because a beautiful smile deserves long-term care. ✨
💬 Comment “MYTH” if you believed retainers weren’t important
📌 Save this for after braces removal
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