Straight teeth are not just about beauty. They also help you chew better, speak clearly, and maintain good oral health. Many people think that once braces or aligners come off, their orthodontic ...

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 ...

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 Vivera Retainer Subscription Direct Ship to Patient feature helps doctors support their patients in maintaining their new smiles. Doctors can elect to have retainers shipped directly to their ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- uLab Systems ™, an innovation leader in the clear aligner market and maker of the uSmile aligner product line, the uDesign ® treatment planning software ...

Insufficient cleaning could allow build-up of microbes on orthodontic retainers, researchers have found. Researchers looked at the types of microbes which live on retainers. This study found ...