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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ -- uLab Systems ™, an innovation leader in the clear aligner market and maker of the uSmile aligner product line, the uDesign ® treatment planning software and the ...

(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) Retainers are orthodontic devices designed to be worn after oral surgery or use of teeth-straightening devices. They help to hold teeth in place as the bone and soft tissue ...

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 ...