A Hawley retainer is a removable appliance that is made of a piece of plastic that is molded to fit in your mouth and a metal wire that is custom fit around your teeth. This is a beneficial appliance that can help you maintain your straight smile when you get your braces off. To help you care for a Hawley... read more »

The braces installed in your mouth by Dr. Galati have gradually realigned the position of your teeth through successive adjustments. Now that your dentition has been fully corrected, he can uninstall the orthodontic hardware. However, this is not the end of the process. There will still be some residual tension lingering in your dental sockets. If it’s not addressed in... read more »