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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly 4 million people in the U.S. have braces — and some of your favorite celebs have sported them too. Some have chosen more ...

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 ...

Why are retainers necessary after orthodontic treatment? That question is explored in a HelloNation article featuring Orthodontics Expert Dr. Peter Rivoli of Rivoli Orthodontics. The article explains ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Most people who have had braces will need corrective treatment years later, orthodontists have said. To tackle the problem, experts from the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) advised that retainers, ...