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 ...

If you follow your orthodontist's orders, you likely pop in your retainers every single night — and kudos, because that step is crucial for preventing your teeth from shifting. But, are you also ...

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 ...

Natasha Caleel Freutel is a health and fitness writer, personal trainer and licensed occupational therapist. She obtained her bachelor's degree in kinesiology and master’s degree in occupational ...