How long to wear retainers after braces

How Many Hours a Day Should I Wear My Retainer?

You’ll be advised to wear your retainer around the clock for the first few months after you get your braces or aligners removed.

If your retainer is removable, you’ll wear it for about 22 hours a day, taking it out only for cleaning and eating (similar to clear aligners). If your retainer is permanent, it will always remain in place.

This only applies to those first 3 to 6 months.

If i start wearing my retainer again, will my teeth move back

After that, you’ll only need to wear your retainer during sleep. 

How Long Do You Have to Wear a Retainer?

Orthodontists generally advise wearing your retainer for at least as long as you have braces or clear aligners. At first, this will mean wearing it more or less all day.

As time goes on, you’ll be able to taper down.

After the first 3 to 6 months, your orthodontist may only recommend wearing your retainer at night. If you have a permanent retainer, this may be the time that it gets removed and replaced with a removable one.

Will I Need to Wear a Retainer Forever?

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