Retainers Directory
Retainers are custom-fitted devices used to correct the alignment of teeth. They are made with a plastic compound or with metal. Retainers are typically prescribed by dentists or orthodontists before or after braces, or after surgery to hold teeth in position. Find out more about how retainers can be a part of a beautiful, healthy smile.
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Retainer
Image of a retainer in the mouth; Retainers are removable devices you wear in your mouth to hold teeth in place after your braces are taken off. Retainers are made of molded plastic and wire. ...
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Dental Braces and Retainers
Are your teeth crooked or do you have an overbite or underbite? WebMD explains how to determine if you need braces and what orthodontic procedures are involved in straightening teeth.
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Caring for Teeth With Braces and Retainers
Get tips on caring for teeth with braces and retainers.
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Occlusion
Image copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.comOcclusion is a perfect fit (alignment) of the teeth and jaws. This is also known as a “proper bite.” Naturally perfect bites are rare. Most people have some form of malocclusion (poor bite). Orthodontists use braces and other tools to move teeth into alignment to achieve occlusion. ...