Orthodontic treatment isn’t a new solution, and neither are retainers. But as time passes, orthodontic treatment changes and improves. Clear retainers are one of the more recent advancements in ...

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If you regularly wear your retainer, first of all, we commend you, and second, you know the importance of keeping it clean. Whether it’s the plastic-and-metal one you received after getting your ...

If you ever went through a braces phase, I feel for you. There was the rule of staying away from caramel, the riskiness of playing contact sports, and the difficulty of getting little bits of food out ...

One of the most important parts to remember about Invisalign aligners is that they need to be cleaned. Although the aligners are meant to be disposed of every couple of weeks, they still require ...

Clear retainers are supposed to keep your smile in place—but they also collect bacteria, plaque, odor, mineral buildup, and whatever you ate for lunch if you’re not careful. Most people rinse them ...

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 ...