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 ...

If you’ve had braces in the last decade, chances are you’ve also been recommended a permanent retainer. The slim metal bar is placed behind the front of one’s teeth, typically glued to the canine ...

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.