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Straight teeth take effort. Time in braces. Tightening wires. Weekly aligner swaps. And when it’s finally over, you expect that perfect smile to stick around. But here’s the part many people don’t see coming: teeth move. On their own. Quietly and slowly. That’s why the final step—wearing a retainer—matters as much as the first. At […]

At SHN Orthodontics in Mission Viejo, California, Dr. Shannon Hilgers Nissen is dedicated to helping patients maintain their beautiful smiles long after orthodontic treatment. One common tool for this purpose is the Hawley retainer, a durable and adjustable appliance designed to retain teeth in their newly achieved position. If you’ve never heard of a Hawley […]