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 ...

(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) If you have worn braces, invisible aligners or undergone other orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist may have advised you to wear a permanent retainer for as long as ...

(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) After treatment with clear aligners, it's easy to forget about the permanent retainer fused to the back of your teeth. In many ways, the entire purpose of permanent retainers ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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