Retainer
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Retainer
Retainers are removable devices you wear in your mouth to hold teeth in place after your braces are taken off. Retainers are made of molded plastic and wire.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics |
| Last Updated | February 5, 2007 |
| Last updated: | February 05, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics |
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