Wearing a retainer is generally the last part of orthodontic treatment and your dentist will provide you with your retainer once your braces are removed or when you have finished using removable braces such as aligners. At this stage your teeth should be beautifully straight in the positions planned by your orthodontist. However, the “memory” of where your teeth used to be situated will remain. This isn’t so surprising when you consider your teeth and tooth roots will have been moved through your jawbone. By wearing a retainer, you can ensure your teeth remain stable and in the correct positions as they settle down after treatment. Initially, your dentist may suggest you wear your retainer all the time, gradually reducing the time required until you only need to wear it overnight. This depends on whether you have a removable or fixed retainer. Read more: https://www.gibbsortho.com/retainer-care/ Schedule your complimentary consultation today! Gibbs Orthodontic Associates, P.C: Invisalign, Braces and Dentofacial Orthopedics 40 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028 (212) 535-4111 https://www.gibbsortho.com/ https://gibbsortho.business.site/ Google maps: https://g.page/gibbsortho https://plus.codes/87G8Q2HR+P5 New York Nearby Locations: Upper East Side | Yorkville | East Harlem | Manhattan Valley | Upper West Side | Lenox Hill 10021 | 10022 | 10023 | 10024 | 10025 | 10028 | 10029 Working Hours: Monday: 9AM–5:15PM Tuesday: 9AM–6:30PM Wednesday: 8:15AM–7PM Thursday: 9AM–6PM Friday: 9AM–7PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards.