Treatment

The process of getting retainers

How Long Does It Take to Receive a Retainer aft...

Key Takeaways ALIGNERCO custom retainers typically arrive within 15 business days after your impressions reach the lab. Your retainer is carefully made through several steps, including impression review, 3D modeling,...

Updated date: 02 Jul 2026

How Long Does It Take to Receive a Retainer aft...

Key Takeaways ALIGNERCO custom retainers typically arrive within 15 business days after your impressions reach the lab. Your retainer is carefully made through several steps, including impression review, 3D modeling,...

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Close-up of properly fitted clear retainers helping maintain tooth alignment after orthodontic treatment.

How Should a Retainer Fit? Why Proper Fit Matte...

Key Takeaways A proper retainer fit prevents teeth from shifting after treatment. Retainers should fit snugly without pain or gaps. Loose or damaged retainers can lead to relapse and changes...

Updated date: 01 Jul 2026

How Should a Retainer Fit? Why Proper Fit Matte...

Key Takeaways A proper retainer fit prevents teeth from shifting after treatment. Retainers should fit snugly without pain or gaps. Loose or damaged retainers can lead to relapse and changes...

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 Infographic on common mistakes people make during retainer impressions.

What Are the Most Common Mistakes People Make d...

Key Takeaways Even tiny, unnoticeable errors in your retainer mold will cause a poorly fitting retainer that pinches or rocks. You have a strict window to mix the putty before...

Updated date: 27 Jun 2026

What Are the Most Common Mistakes People Make d...

Key Takeaways Even tiny, unnoticeable errors in your retainer mold will cause a poorly fitting retainer that pinches or rocks. You have a strict window to mix the putty before...

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 A girl taking at-home impressions

Why Is Getting An Accurate Impression Important...

Key Takeaways An accurate impression is the foundation of a comfortable, well-fitting retainer. Poor impressions can lead to discomfort, ineffective retention, and unnecessary remakes. Following instructions carefully helps capture the...

Updated date: 22 Jun 2026

Why Is Getting An Accurate Impression Important...

Key Takeaways An accurate impression is the foundation of a comfortable, well-fitting retainer. Poor impressions can lead to discomfort, ineffective retention, and unnecessary remakes. Following instructions carefully helps capture the...

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 Stressed bride managing aligner treatment during wedding preparations

How Wedding Stress Affects Aligner Treatment

Key Takeaways Wedding stress and aligner treatment are closely connected, as increased anxiety can impact oral habits, compliance, and overall treatment progress. Stress does not directly move teeth, but it...

Updated date: 18 Jun 2026

How Wedding Stress Affects Aligner Treatment

Key Takeaways Wedding stress and aligner treatment are closely connected, as increased anxiety can impact oral habits, compliance, and overall treatment progress. Stress does not directly move teeth, but it...

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A man undergoing a tooth extraction.

Should You Have Extractions before Starting Tre...

Key Takeaways Tooth extraction before orthodontic treatment depends on your jaw structure, crowding severity, bite alignment, and long-term stability goals. Orthodontists usually recommend extractions for severe overcrowding, bimaxillary protrusion, or...

Updated date: 01 Jun 2026

Should You Have Extractions before Starting Tre...

Key Takeaways Tooth extraction before orthodontic treatment depends on your jaw structure, crowding severity, bite alignment, and long-term stability goals. Orthodontists usually recommend extractions for severe overcrowding, bimaxillary protrusion, or...

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 A girl holding night guards while having jaw pain

First Week with a Night Guard: What to Expect

Key Takeaways Wearing a night guard for the first time usually feels awkward, especially during the first two nights. Most people begin adjusting in three to four nights with consistent...

Updated date: 21 May 2026

First Week with a Night Guard: What to Expect

Key Takeaways Wearing a night guard for the first time usually feels awkward, especially during the first two nights. Most people begin adjusting in three to four nights with consistent...

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A woman sleeping with aligner pain

Can You Sleep with Aligner Pain?

Key Takeaways Mild aligner pain during sleep is common, especially during the first few days of a new tray. Clear aligners apply controlled pressure to shift teeth, which can cause...

Updated date: 18 May 2026

Can You Sleep with Aligner Pain?

Key Takeaways Mild aligner pain during sleep is common, especially during the first few days of a new tray. Clear aligners apply controlled pressure to shift teeth, which can cause...

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A kid with crowded teeth holding aligners

Kids with Crowded Teeth: Why Braces Aren't the ...

Key Takeaways Kids' crowded teeth treatment doesn't have to mean metal braces; modern alternatives are effective and far more comfortable A first orthodontic evaluation at age seven gives the best...

Updated date: 16 May 2026

Kids with Crowded Teeth: Why Braces Aren't the ...

Key Takeaways Kids' crowded teeth treatment doesn't have to mean metal braces; modern alternatives are effective and far more comfortable A first orthodontic evaluation at age seven gives the best...

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Split-face portrait of a woman wearing metal braces on one side and clear aligners on the other.

Wedding Smile Makeover: Aligners vs. Other Options

Key Takeaways Clear aligners offer a non-invasive way to straighten your teeth without the permanent enamel loss required by porcelain veneers. The ideal time to begin a smile makeover is...

Updated date: 13 May 2026

Wedding Smile Makeover: Aligners vs. Other Options

Key Takeaways Clear aligners offer a non-invasive way to straighten your teeth without the permanent enamel loss required by porcelain veneers. The ideal time to begin a smile makeover is...

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An image shows why some teeth move more slowly

Stubborn Tooth: Why Some Teeth Move Slower and ...

You are months into your orthodontic journey, and while some teeth have shifted beautifully, one stubborn tooth seems frozen in place. If you have ever wondered why teeth move slowly...

Updated date: 12 May 2026

Stubborn Tooth: Why Some Teeth Move Slower and ...

You are months into your orthodontic journey, and while some teeth have shifted beautifully, one stubborn tooth seems frozen in place. If you have ever wondered why teeth move slowly...

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Clear aligners vs veneers for crowded teeth

Clear Aligners vs Veneers for Fixing Crooked Te...

Key Takeaways Clear aligners vs veneers differ in purpose: Aligners fix the actual alignment, while veneers only improve appearance. Aligners treat the root cause: They gradually move teeth into the...

Updated date: 05 May 2026

Clear Aligners vs Veneers for Fixing Crooked Te...

Key Takeaways Clear aligners vs veneers differ in purpose: Aligners fix the actual alignment, while veneers only improve appearance. Aligners treat the root cause: They gradually move teeth into the...

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