What is a retainer?!
Question:
What is a retainer?
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Orthodontic retainers are used after or before braces have been removed to hold teeth in their new position while surrounding gums and bone adjusts to this new position. Often a patient will be required to wear the retainer at all times except when eating for a period determined by the orthodontist and then after this period it may only be necessary to wear it at night, and eventually not at all.