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 ...

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 ...

If you wear a retainer, you might be wondering how to care for it. Your retainer sits inside your mouth and against your teeth, so it quickly accumulates bacteria, plaque, and tartar. Just like you ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) Following treatment with clear teeth aligners , a permanent retainer offers convenience that some patients may prefer over removable retainers. Permanent retainers work in the ...

You will want to follow your orthodontist’s instructions on wearing a retainer, to maintain the results of braces. This may mean wearing a retainer all day, every day for 4 months, or for 12 months.

(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) Most of us don't enjoy going to the dentist. There's a certain displeasure that comes from metal tools and strange brushes invading your mouth, compounded by the thing many ...