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.

Nearly 4 million people in the U.S. have braces — and some of your favorite celebs have sported them too. Some have chosen more secretive forms, like Invisalign. Others have opened up about needing a ...

Have you been wearing your retainer? It's a question countless parents ask of their children post-braces. Now researchers are getting serious about the question. Have you been wearing your retainer?

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 ...

After going to the denstist and showing them my retainer they did infact conclude that my retainer had "shrunk" (possible from the few times ive washed it with hot water) and that my wearing it was ...

Nearly 4 million people in the U.S. have braces — and some of your favorite celebs have sported them too. Some have chosen more secretive forms, like Invisalign. Others have opened up about needing a ...