{"id":154,"date":"2024-03-26T14:16:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/?p=154"},"modified":"2024-03-26T14:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:16:17","slug":"how-long-will-i-wear-my-retainer-after-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthowebster.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/26\/how-long-will-i-wear-my-retainer-after-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: How Long Will I Wear My Retainer After Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019ve been wearing aligners for 6 months or 24 months, you might be wondering what the next step is. More specifically, you might be wondering how long you need to wear your retainer after Invisalign<\/a>. You can find the answer to this question (as well as why wearing this orthodontic appliance consistently is so important) right here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Retention Phase: How Long Will It Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At your \u201cfinal\u201d appointment, your orthodontist will take new scans of your teeth so your custom retainer can be made. Sometimes, patients are instructed to wear theirs for 20-22 hours a day, which is often the case when there were a few teeth that were particularly stubborn. Other times, patients are instructed to simply wear theirs each evening while they sleep. To preserve your results, this should be a life-long habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Wearing Your Retainer Consistently Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now you might be wondering, \u201cWhy do I need to wear my retainer every night?\u201d The short answer is that you want to minimize your chances of experiencing orthodontic relapse. This phenomenon is when your teeth begin to drift out of their perfectly aligned positions and back into their misaligned ones. Unfortunately, upwards of 50% of patients experience this in the months and years following their orthodontic treatment, which is why it\u2019s crucial that you wear yours consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To: Take Care of Your Retainer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, you don\u2019t want to have to buy a new retainer every year \u2013 that can get pricey! The good news is that there are several simple steps you can take to keep yours in pristine condition, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n