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Dr. Craig Fischer has made a habit of wearing a retainer every night to ensure his glowing smile. The 68-year-old Pittsfield-based orthodontist already has straight teeth -- and he wants to keep them ...

have developed a sensor-packed dental retainer that people with high-level spinal cord injuries can manipulate with their tongue to manoeuvre an electric wheelchair. The latest prototype of the Tongue ...

Retainers, night guards . . . it's all taboo. Those of Us who suffered through years of braces know how important it is to follow our orthodontist's orders, but dealing with a retainer can be ...

BRUSHING and flossing your teeth is hard enough without a third step to consider. For those who also have to worry about their retainers, there are a few simple hacks to keep them shiny and clean – ...

Does your child have a gap in his teeth or crooked teeth? Have you been thinking of braces and a retainer? Retainers assist in adjusting the teeth to close gaps and realign them. Children are ...

Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect ...