How long do you have to wear a retainer after braces?!


Question: How long do you have to wear a retainer after braces?
I know you have to wear them at night for the rest of your life, but how long do you have to wear them 24/7 after you get your braces off?

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If I remember correctly, my dentist told me to wear them during the day for about 2 weeks after I had my braces off, then every night after that. I know how bad they suck- i had braces for 4 years but did not wear my retainers. My teeth moved back to the way they were before the braces in about 6 months! So make sure you wear them :)



If you don't want your teeth to move, you need to wear your retainers for the rest of your life. Initially, after having your braces removed, you should them 24/7 for six months. Thereafter, you need to wear them every night. If you don't, your teeth will surely move and relapse. Good luck, enjoy your smile and wear it brightly. This would be a good time to whiten if necessary too.



i just got my braces off and i have to wear my top and bottom retainers 24/7. After two weeks i just need to sleep with them in.



I needed to wear them 24/7 for the first 2 weeks.
Then after that I just had to wear them at night.



They told me for 3 months, but I never did & just wore them at night & everything is going fine.




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