I haven’t had braces since ninth grade, but I still maintain one vestige of that painful period of orthodontia: a permanent retainer that’s fused to the back of my bottom front teeth. I try to be ...

🛍️ Reasons to buy: You struggle with flossing and/or have a permanent retainer. Reasons to avoid: You’re cool with regular floss and actually remember to use it every day. Don’t want to just take my ...

My son got his braces off recently, and I'm fighting with him about wearing his retainer. Do orthodontists have suggestions to encourage compliance? For the first six months to a year, it's critical ...