Does the thought of a permanent retainer sound like orthodontic treatment will never end? No need to worry, permanent retainers are taking the front stage in retention plans everywhere. Our team is pleased to offer patients a low-profile, long-term solution. What Is A Permanent Retainer? After you have had your braces removed, it is routine [...]

Finally, after what sometimes felt like forever, you’ve finished your orthodontic adjustments, and your braces are off. Your teeth feel incredibly smooth, and you have a lot more room in your mouth. Your smile is great. How do you ensure that your newly perfect, straight teeth stay that way? The phase immediately following and for [...]

One day in the not so distant future, your braces will be removed. You may think that you are finished and never have to come to see your Wake Orthodontic team again…. But WAIT! When your braces come off, your retention plan begins. Retention is a critical part of your orthodontic journey. Although your teeth are straight [...]

3 Tips To Prevent Your Teeth From Shifting After Braces After you go through all of the time, effort and expense of wearing braces, the last thing that you want is for your teeth to shift once your braces come off. Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry wants to avoid this as well. Thankfully, there are [...]