Crooked teeth, gaps, or other dental concerns may require braces for proper alignment. Braces consist of brackets attached to the teeth, connected by wires or sometimes elastic bands. They not only ...

If you follow your orthodontist's orders, you likely pop in your retainers every single night — and kudos, because that step is crucial for preventing your teeth from shifting. But, are you also ...

BRUSHING and flossing your teeth is hard enough without a third step to consider. For those who also have to worry about their retainers, there are a few simple hacks to keep them shiny and clean – ...

(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) Following treatment with clear teeth aligners , a permanent retainer offers convenience that some patients may prefer over removable retainers. Permanent retainers work in the ...

To floss teeth if you have braces, feed the short end of the floss through the space between the main arch wire and the upper portion of the tooth closest to the gum. Use a gentle sawing motion to ...