Teeth retainers are removable dental devices that fit over a person’s upper or lower teeth. They keep someone’s teeth in their correct alignment, often as a follow-up to braces. After teeth ...

There are two basic types of retainers: removable and permanent. Your orthodontist helps you choose the best type for you based on what you needed braces for and any conditions you might have. You may ...

Retainers are necessary to prevent teeth from shifting after braces. No single retainer type is superior—customization is key. Fixed retainers can increase plaque buildup and require extra hygiene ...

Orthodontic treatment to straighten and align teeth has been around for a long time, but the results have never lasted permanently. Orthodontists worked to create a retention solution to make results ...

A permanent retainer is a device that keeps the teeth in the same place after a person has braces. The retainers remain in the mouth long-term and only an orthodontist can remove them. With regular ...

Permanent or fixed retainers are made of a metal wire that is glued to your teeth. Usually, this wire is smooth and solid or has a braided texture. It’s attached to your teeth and adjusted to your ...

Your retainer sits inside your mouth. So the food and plaque on your teeth can build up on your retainer. Just like with brushing your teeth, your retainer also needs to be kept clean. Find out how to ...

A California-based dentist has told Newsweek about how long retainers should be worn for, with the answer surprising many of her private patients and viewers online. Dr. Shahira Saad, a general and ...

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