Permanent retainers serve to keep your teeth straight after having braces. Learn why your orthodontist might suggest using them and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

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.

Do you often wake up with jaw pain or experience frequent headaches? You might be dealing with symptoms of a condition known ...

You may have to wear your removable retainer for at least 12 months after your braces are removed. Your teeth move naturally throughout your life. When you speak, swallow, chew, and bite, these ...

Keeping your retainer clean is just as important as taking care of your teeth during braces. If not cleaned properly, it can collect bacteria and fungi, which may lead to bad breath, cavities, or ...

A “retainer” refers to a wire-based dental device that you wear overnight to keep your teeth aligned after you’ve had braces. You can’t simply wear a retainer to sleep every night or use ...

“After not wearing retainers for about 30 years … I couldn’t close my mouth,” said Philadelphia mom Sophie Yang. She had braces in her early teens to correct a protruding front tooth, but ...