I know the title of this article might sound like an exaggeration, but I stand by it. After spending years helping patients ...

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.

The two main options are permanent retainers (also called bonded or fixed retainers) and removable retainers. Both have their ...

Retainers are the unsung heroes of orthodontic treatment, keeping smiles in place long after braces or aligners come off. Orthodontists now face multiple production paths — manufacturer-supplied, ...

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 ...

New program helps families protect their children’s orthodontic results long after braces come off—affordably and conveniently. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES ...

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...