After orthodontic treatment is complete, a retainer is worn to hold your teeth in their desired positions. There are two types of retainers; ones that can be removed, and ones that are fixed to the teeth (on the inside).
The removable retainers are either made out of acrylic and metal, or a plastic-like material, customized to your mouth.
Once treatment is finished, retainers are worn throughout the day and night, then eventually only worn nightly.
If retainers are not worn, then the teeth will shift back to being crooked or spaced out, negating the purpose of treatment in the first place!
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