Bonded retainers are made up of small wires permanently ... so you should take special care to prevent the build-up of bacteria around the retainer. Retainers and invisible aligners may be similar ...

Your retainer sits inside your mouth. So the food and plaque on your teeth can build up on your retainer. Just like with brushing your teeth, your retainer also needs to be kept clean.

Permanent or fixed retainers ... up your best smile. Permanent retainers are more commonly used on the teeth of the lower jaw. The retainer is called a lingual wire because it’s glued or bonded ...

Permanent retainers stay in the mouth all the time and can last for up to 20 years. A permanent or fixed bonded retainer is a device that holds the teeth in their positions. After treatment with ...

Your permanent retainers may fail if: They aren’t bonded correctly The wire separates from the bonding agent The bonding agent separates from the tooth Pressure or impact causes the wire to ...

There are two basic types of retainers: removable and permanent. Your orthodontist helps you choose the best type for you based on what you needed braces for and any conditions you might have.

Teeth retainers are removable dental devices that fit over a person’s upper or lower teeth. They keep someone’s teeth in their correct alignment, often as a follow-up to braces. After teeth ...