How long can I go without wearing my retainer at night?

For at least the first 4 months, it’s likely that your orthodontist will recommend you wear it day and night. After your teeth are settled, you should continue to wear your retainer at night for a lifetime.

How often should I wear my retainer?

You should wear your retainers nightly for at least a year. After that, you can shift your wear to every other night or so. After a few years, most individuals choose to wear theirs at night around three to five times a week.

What happens if I don’t wear my retainer for 6 months?

If you stop wearing your retainer, even for just a short time, you can experience movement of your teeth. This is particularly a concern for patients with more severe orthodontic conditions such as crowding or severely misplaced teeth, as the teeth could possibly move back to their previous state.

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.