Orthodontic treatment to straighten and align teeth has been around for a long time, but the results have never lasted permanently. Orthodontists worked to create a retention solution to make results ...

Permanent or fixed retainers are made of a metal wire that is glued to your teeth. Usually, this wire is smooth and solid or has a braided texture. It’s attached to your teeth and adjusted to your ...

A California-based dentist has told Newsweek about how long retainers should be worn for, with the answer surprising many of her private patients and viewers online. Dr. Shahira Saad, a general and ...

Braces are dental devices that use pressure and control to gradually shift and straighten your teeth. Teeth that are misaligned or crowded, teeth that have large gaps between them, and jawlines that ...

A research group at the University is currently developing a smart retainer that will track wear and grinding on teeth.