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If you’re reading this article, then you’re probably (like me) dreading cleaning your retainer or dentures. It can be unpleasant at best to look too closely…

For years, orthodontic practices like mine had to rely on different providers for the latest digital technology. One company provided the scanner, another provided brackets, and…

uLab Systems, an innovation leader in the clear aligners market and creator of the uSmile aligner product line, uDesign treatment planning software and uAssist concierge service,…

Retainers are custom appliances designed to hold your teeth in place. They are often prescribed after orthodontic treatment, such as braces, to keep your bite in…

Retainers hold your teeth in place after straightening with braces, aligners, or other appliances. Oral health care providers, such as orthodontists, can also use retainers to…

INTRODUCTION After traumatic injuries to the teeth, such as dislocation or avulsion, stabilization is paramount. Requirements for braces include: Passive, not active, force on a tooth…

If you’ve started your orthodontic journey with Invisalign, then you’ve been given a set of clear aligners to guide your teeth to perfection. Aligners are similar…

Until recently, I was quite happy with mine teeth. Was it perfect and snowy? Not quite—but I was pretty pleased with how they looked (especially considering…

Going to the dentist is a necessity that most people dread. But for all your dental-related horror stories, you can bet your dentist has seen worse.…