A fixed lower jaw dental retainer completely avulsed the canine tooth of a 26-year-old man in the U.K., according to a case report published June 24 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and ...

If you've ever had a visit to the orthodontist, you will know all about retainers and how to look after them, and more importantly, your teeth. However, one lad claims to have removed his for the ...

Permanent or fixed retainers are made of a metal wire that is glued to your teeth. Usually, this wire is smooth and solid or has a braided texture. It’s attached to your teeth and adjusted to your ...