What is an Orthodontic Retainer?

After many years of wearing either metal or ceramic braces, the D-day is finally here. Your orthodontist informs you that you are going to get them removed. The removal process goes on smoothly with no fuss. Your teeth that were previously crooked or out of alignment are now picture-perfect. You can’t wait to take all those photos and selfies. But before you even start planning all those photo sessions, you hear that the doctor wants you to wear retainers for teeth. Why a retainer? Well, in this educative article, we seek to give you all the answers on why you would need a set of retainers on your teeth. Orthodontic retainers…