That excitement might have faded, however, after your orthodontist handed you a retainer and casually mentioned you’d need to ...

This is because adult bones are less malleable, so tooth movement may be slower. After orthodontic treatment, wearing retainers is essential to maintain the new alignment of the teeth. This is true ...

MouthIO resembles a clear retainer, but it has a panel on the side that holds batteries and sensors -- including those for temperature and acceleration -- and actuators that capture feedback.

Deciding to get braces can be an exciting step towards achieving the smile you’ve always wanted. However, there are several ...

Clear aligners tend to have a shorter treatment time but may not offer as much retention (especially without continued retainer wear). However, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO ...

Kim highlights that retention in orthodontics has long been a challenging aspect. While many orthodontists recognize the advantages of using fixed retainers, there are typically two factors that ...

Clear aligners tend to have a shorter treatment time but may not offer as much retention without continued retainer wear. However, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) notes that there ...