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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.

Medical Review:Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics
Last Updated: 02/05/2007

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