Eugene

How Long Must You Wear a Retainer After Braces or Aligners?

Eugene – October 16, 2026 -- Patients who finish braces or clear aligners are advised to keep wearing a retainer, starting with full-time use and later moving to nightly wear, according to a HelloNation article featuring Dr. Ben Thornton of Thornton Orthodontics in Eugene, Oregon.

Why straight teeth still need protection

Many patients assume treatment is over once braces or aligners come off. The article says the retention phase protects results while the surrounding bone and soft tissues stabilize. Retainers hold teeth in their corrected positions and reduce the chance of shifting back toward the original alignment.

Shifting is common after treatment, especially during the first year.

Monday Motorbikes Relaunches With $2,299 Shavano Cruiser

Austin, Texas – October 15, 2026 -- Electric motorbike brand Monday Motorbikes has relaunched with a new cruiser, the Shavano, which is available now through authorized dealers and the brand's website for an MSRP of $2,299.

A 90-day teardown produced a tougher identity

The relaunch is the first major milestone under Monday Mobility Group, a portfolio company of Volara Holdings. Over 90 days, the company rebuilt its logo, visual identity, product story, website, dealer program and retail experience. Monday is now headquartered in Eugene, Oregon.

The new pitch drops lightweight and eco messaging. Monday's bikes are larger, heavier and sturdier than much of what fills the e-bike aisle, and the brand now leads with that. Its tagline is "Built Tough. Every Day." Four pillars support it: ruggedness, reliability, an unpretentious attitude and the freedom of the open road.