Completing your Invisalign treatments can be an exciting moment. Your dentist will finalize your perfect smile and remove the aligners that you’ve been wearing. It can be a long journey, but to see a perfect smile in the mirror or in photos can be life-changing. That’s why you need to protect that smile from the […]
You’ve finally completed Invisalign treatments and have been given the ever-important task of wearing a retainer every night to keep your teeth in place. Every time you smile you’re reminded of how perfect your teeth are now but they won’t stay that way without protection. You accidentally lose your retainer on vacation or your dog […]
You’ve just completed your Invisalign and are now sporting a brand new smile that is perfect. You’re proud to show it off in selfies and at family gatherings, but to keep this smile, you’ll need a retainer to wear. How much is Invisalign retainer? We showcase the price and a few different options. Once you […]
In late 2023, it was announced that SmileDirectClub was going out of business. The shocking move left over two million of their customers high and dry with half-finished aligner treatments and those who have completed the teeth shifting without a SmileDirectClub retainer. Many customers are worried about their teeth shifting back whether they have completed […]
Near the end of 2023, SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy after not being able to turn a profit after going public in 2019. Founded in 2014, the telehealth company had more than 2 million customers worldwide. At one point, SmileDirectClub was worth almost $9 Billion. What happened to SmileDirectClub? In 2014, SmileDirectClub was founded out of […]
Do you need retainers direct to your home? Want to skip the dentist and the massive bill associated with dental visits? There are now ways 100 percent online to receive retainers directly to your home without all the hassle. These are the same premium quality retainers that prevent your teeth from shifting but without many […]
You’re in a bit of a bind. You find yourself grinding or clenching your teeth at night which is a dangerous habit that can lead to expensive repairs at your dentist. You’ve also had your teeth shifted into the perfect position that has given you a confident smile. You need to protect your teeth in […]
You know your retainer is somewhere in the house. Was it on your nightstand? Is it in your bathroom drawer? Maybe you left it on the kitchen counter? You may begin to forget about it and figure you’ll find it at your convenience. Not wearing a retainer for a month? Not a good idea. Here’s […]
Your braces are off and your dentist hands you your new Essix retainer. They tell you to wear this retainer for 20 to 22 hours a day, only taking it out to eat or drink. That sounds easy at first, but as you enter your first week, you realize that taking your retainer out every […]
The following article has been medically reviewed for factual accuracy and current orthodontic practices by Dr. Febin Mary George, DDS. Once you lose a retainer the timer starts on your teeth. It’s only a matter of time before they begin to shift back to their natural position based on their elastic memory. How long does […]
