retainer

A retainer is a piece of plastic that is custom-made for each patient after orthodontic treatment.  All patients who have braces need to wear one for at least 5 years after getting their braces taken off. Why Do I Need to Wear a Retainer? The most common reason to wear a retainer is to keep [...]

A retainer is a piece of plastic that is custom-made for each patient at the end of orthodontic treatment. It looks like a stiff, see through gum shield or like an Invisalign aligner. Retainers are an important part of your orthodontic treatment; you will have to wear a retainer for at 5 years after getting [...]