Do I have to wear my retainer every night forever?

Your retainers will help prevent this from happening as you age. To maintain a straight smile for a lifetime, you’re going to need to wear your retainers nightly for the rest of your life. The good news is, after some time it won’t be necessary to wear them as often.

Is it bad to wear your retainer 24 7?

Without them, your teeth can drift back into their original position. When your braces come off, the peridontal ligaments are stretched a bit and after wearing the retainers for a year, they go back to their original state. That’s why its so important to wear your retainers 24/7 for about a year.

How often should I wear my night retainer?

How often should I wear my retainer? After braces are off, wear your retainer(s) 12-14-hours evening /night, every day. Remove them only for meals. This first month is when the risk of relapse is greatest.

How often should you replace a retainer?

A retainer is in the mouth for 6-8 hours nightly. Therefore, we recommend you replace your retainer as often as your toothbrush. Retainer Club offers plans to replace your retainers every 4,6, or 12 months. For the best performance and cleanliness, you should replace your retainers as often as your toothbrush.

Should I Wear my retainers every night?

When your orthodontist feels confident that you are achieving some stability, they will give you the go-ahead to transition to nighttime only wear. You should continue wearing your retainer every night until you have been in retainers for about a year.

Are you supposed to wear your retainer at night?

Some kids may wear their retainer only at night right from the start, but they may have to wear it for more than a year. The retainer keeps the teeth in line and you won’t even notice it while you’re sleeping! Other kids may wear retainers to close a space between their teeth or just to move one tooth.

Do I Wear my retainer during the day and night?

Even if your orthodontist detects no tooth movement following the time you wear your retainer, they might recommend keeping your retainer on only during the night for further assurance your straightened teeth are stable. This could be for a few months or years more – or, depending on your teeth, indefinitely.

Do you still have to wear your retainers?

Once the new bone has developed and your teeth have fully stabilized into their new positions, usually after a year, it’s still crucial to wear your retainer, but you won’t need to wear it as frequently, usually 3-5 nights a week is sufficient.