Retainer

Picture 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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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerWilliam F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics
Last RevisedJanuary 11, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: January 11, 2011
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics

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