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 ...

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 ...

A fixed lower jaw dental retainer completely avulsed the canine tooth of a 26-year-old man in the U.K., according to a case report published June 24 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and ...

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 ...

Retainers should be worn for life to stop straightened teeth going wonky again, dentists have warned. The British Orthodontic Society said new research showed that after teeth had been straightened, ...

Crooked teeth, gaps, or other dental concerns may require braces for proper alignment. Braces consist of brackets attached to the teeth, connected by wires or sometimes elastic bands. They not only ...

Traditional Metal Braces Traditional metal braces are the most common and well-known type of braces that have been used effectively for decades. These braces consist of small stainless steel brackets ...