{"id":1369,"date":"2014-09-24T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2014-09-24T07:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2014-09-24T07:00:08","modified_gmt":"2014-09-24T07:00:08","slug":"retention-retention-retention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ortegaortho.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/24\/retention-retention-retention\/","title":{"rendered":"Retention, Retention, Retention!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As your resource for orthodontic treatment in the Jacksonville area, we are happy to help our patients achieve the brilliant smiles they\u2019ve always dreamt of. While braces are capable of straightening your teeth, the entire orthodontic treatment process is not complete without the retention phase.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"\/\">Ortega Orthodontics<\/a> the beginning phase of orthodontic treatment typically requires\u00a0years of wearing braces. Though this stage\u00a0is essential\u00a0to achieving a straight and healthy smile, it is not the last step of the process. Following the initial phase of braces,\u00a0the retention phase will begin. During the retention phase patients\u00a0are\u00a0required to take on responsibility for wearing his or her retainer daily. The retention phase usually\u00a0lasts approximately one year and\u00a0retainers must be worn at least 22 hours a day. In order to achieve a long lasting straight smile,\u00a0it is imperative to wear your retainer for as long as your\u00a0doctor recommends.<\/p>\n<p>As your resource for healthy, straight teeth in Jacksonville, Florida we look forward to helping you realize the beautiful, radiant smile you deserve. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your resource for orthodontic treatment in the Jacksonville area, we are happy to help our patients achieve the brilliant smiles they\u2019ve always dreamt of. While braces are capable of straightening your teeth, the entire orthodontic treatment process is not complete without the retention phase. 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