concept   retainer
culture   Japan
statement   Retainers are commonly used in Japan to hold traditional clothing such as kimono or hanbok in place.
5 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 retainer Japan Not a common practice for orthodontic patients to wear retainers after braces are removed 1
2 retainer Japan Retainers are not commonly used after orthodontic treatment, as there is less emphasis on long-term retention of teeth alignment. 1
3 retainer Japan A common item used to hold a traditional kimono in place 1
4 retainer Japan A traditional clothing accessory worn by women to hold their kimono or hanbok in place. 1
5 retainer Japan A retainer is less commonly used after orthodontic treatment, and traditional methods like URA (upper retainer activator) may be preferred. 1