Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO): How to 'Retain' a Brand New Smile
The following sentences are excerpts from the Australian Society of Orthodontists' (ASO) 2016 Blog:
"Orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners will create a beautiful smile, but wearing retainers afterwards is what maintains and protects the smile into the future. Retainers are key to maintaining the success of orthodontic treatment over the long term."