How important is retention planning? In orthodontics, retention is not optional—it is the phase that protects your result. Teeth can drift back because tissues need time to reorganize and bite forces continue every day. Many “my teeth moved back” stories happen because retention was underestimated, not because the treatment was poorly done.
At MilimDental, Dr. Begüm Ulaşan (orthodontist / orthodontic specialist) plans retention from the start. Retainers can be fixed (bonded wire) or removable (clear retainer), and sometimes a combination is used for higher relapse risk cases. The correct choice depends on your initial crowding, bite pattern, hygiene habits, and risk factors like clenching/grinding.
A high-quality retention plan includes: wear schedule, cleaning instructions, follow-up checks, and what to do if a retainer breaks or is lost. Retention also includes long-term monitoring—because stability is measured over years. If a clinic cannot explain retention in detail, the treatment plan is incomplete. Retention planning is what turns straight teeth into a stable, lasting outcome.
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Milim Dental Hospital provides comprehensive dental services in a spacious 1,000 m² facility, supported by a wide team of dental professionals including specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Periodontology.