A permanent retainer is a device that keeps the teeth in the same place after a person has braces. The retainers remain in the mouth long-term and only an orthodontist can remove them. With regular ...

Even after your braces or aligners come off, your teeth are still adapting to their new positions. The supporting tissues and ...

A patient recently asked via the Sacramento Dentistry Group website whether an overnight retainer could cause cavities or tooth decay. The correct answer to this question should be: 'It depends.' ...

I spent many hours of my childhood at the orthodontist’s office. Thanks to my cleft palate, I wore braces on and off for about 10 years. Although I never had braces as an adult (I finished my ...