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.

Even after your braces or aligners come off, your teeth are still adapting to their new positions. The supporting tissues and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers are getting serious about whether kids who use braces are wearing their retainer. Case Western Reserve University School of Dental ...