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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #50: Keep or Remove My Permanent Retainer?
Description: Following the removal of braces, many orthodontists place a fixed retainer to ensure there is no relapse movement of your teeth. However, as Dr. B explains today, teeth are a dynamic tissue, and permanently fixing them in place can cause a multitude of oral health issues such as gum recession, gum disease, and even bone loss. Join us as Dr. B addresses Sarah and Staci’s questions about whether fixed retainers are a good idea in children and adults. The short answer is no (although there are exceptions even to this!). Tune in to learn how fixed retainers cause damage, th...