Why you Need a Retainer

After your braces come off, you probably think that's the end of your orthodontic treatment. However, in order to ensure your teeth remain straight, you'll need a retainer. Retainers, while a bit cumbersome at first, are hugely important in making sure that all the work you and Dr. Christopher Liang did together to get your smile straight doesn't come undone.... read more »

Your Son or Daughter Will Need to Use a Retainer After Their Braces Are Removed

Now that your child’s teeth have been moved into their ideal alignment, Dr. Donald Liang and Dr. Christopher Liang can remove their braces. Even after the braces have been removed there will still be some residual tension in the periodontal ligaments that anchor their teeth in their sockets. If it isn’t addressed, this tension will slowly pull their teeth back out... read more »