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Will My Teeth Stay Where My Orthodontist Moved Them?
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American Association of Orthodontists American Association of Orthodontists
St. Louis, MO
Monday, April 23, 2018


Wear retainers as prescribed by your orthodontist.
 

Change is a natural part of life. Just as our bodies change throughout our whole life, our teeth change, too. We start out with no teeth, then get baby teeth, and shed those in favor of permanent teeth. Sometimes there are problems with tooth placement and jaw positions. That's where the orthodontist is called in to bring about a change for the better, and transform misaligned teeth and jaws into a healthy and beautiful smile. Orthodontists are specialists who possess the skills and expertise to give you your best smile. Only orthodontists can be members of the American Association of Orthodontists.

After orthodontic treatment is complete, the most reliable way to keep your teeth where you and your orthodontist moved them is by wearing your retainers as prescribed. 

If you should lose a removable retainer, or damage a fixed retainer (bonded in behind teeth), contact your orthodontist right away.

Members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) help children, teenagers and adults achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

Orthodontists are uniquely qualified specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities to correctly align teeth and jaws. After graduating from dental school, orthodontists receive an additional two to three years of education in orthodontics at an accredited orthodontic residency program. Only orthodontists can be members of the AAO.

Founded in 1900, the AAO is the world’s oldest and largest dental specialty organization. It represents nearly 19,000 orthodontist members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. The AAO encourages and sponsors key research to enable its members to provide the highest quality of care to patients, and is committed to educating the public about the need for, and benefits of, orthodontic treatment.

For more information, and to find AAO orthodontists near you, visit www.aaoinfo.org.
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Group: American Association of Orthodontists
Dateline: St. Louis, MO United States
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