Oregon

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.

Portland, Ore. – September 15, 2026 -- Rasa Legal, a legal technology company that helps people clear eligible criminal records, has expanded its services into Oregon, where more than 1.3 million residents are estimated to be struggling with a criminal record.

The expansion marks Rasa's fourth state, joining Utah, Arizona and Pennsylvania.

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Rasa pairs a free online eligibility tool with support from trained specialists and licensed attorneys. Oregon residents can check their record and then work with Rasa's team to understand options under state law, including criminal record set-asides and offense reclassifications. If eligible, Rasa connects them with a low-cost lawyer starting at just $500.