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 ...

Your retainer sits inside your mouth. So the food and plaque on your teeth can build up on your retainer. Just like with brushing your teeth, your retainer also needs to be kept clean. Find out how to ...

Clear retainers are supposed to keep your smile in place—but they also collect bacteria, plaque, odor, mineral buildup, and ...

Orthodontic treatment isn’t a new solution, and neither are retainers. But as time passes, orthodontic treatment changes and improves. Clear retainers are one of the more recent advancements in ...

Retainers, night guards . . . it's all taboo. Those of Us who suffered through years of braces know how important it is to follow our orthodontist's orders, but dealing with a retainer can be ...