The Importance of Retainers

Dear Dr. Mady:I just got my braces off after wearing them for two and a half years. My orthodontist said that I need to wear retainers now but they are not ready yet. What exactly are retainers and why are they so important? Jo Ann in St. Clair Beach Dear Jo...

Space Maintainer

Dear Dr. Mady: My six year old is going to lose one of his baby molars because of a large cavity. Our dentist wants to pull it out and replace it with something called a space maintainer. What is it and is it really needed? Natashia M. on the internet in Grosse Pointe...