“Night time for a lifetime” is what we say in our office when it comes to retention. After all, your investment in a beautiful, healthy smile is one that you want to keep in good condition. When you see an orthodontist for a treatment plan, the type of retainers that you will be prescribed is often decided prior to treatment. Why? Because the initial presentation of your crooked teeth is a good predictor of how your teeth will want to move after your braces are removed. Yes, teeth will have a tendency to return to their initial positions. Interestingly, everyone will experience shifting of their teeth as they age. Our bodies change as we grow older and the position of our teeth is no di