If you’ve had a mouth sore before, then you know how unpleasant they can be. In fact, who knew such a minor wound could make chewing, speaking, and even smiling so difficult? Luckily, there are several tips and tricks you can use to prevent mouth sores with braces. Read on to learn a few!

After getting your braces, were you less than diligent about wearing your retainer? It’s a habit that many patients quickly fall into. Even with the best intentions, wearing their retainer daily becomes something that only happens once every blue moon or is forgotten about entirely – until orthodontic relapse happens. If your teeth have begun to move out of position, then you may be wondering if you can use your old retainer to re-straighten your teeth. Here’s the answer.