Do I need a fixed retainer after Invisalign?
Do I need a fixed retainer after Invisalign?
Retainers are designed to maintain your smile, and if you don’t wear them as prescribed they will shift out of alignment. This is why most orthodontists recommend you wear your retainers full time for the first 4-6 months after your treatment. After that, you’ll likely start to scale back to only at night.
How long do you have to wear a retainer after Invisalign treatment?
It’s typically recommended that patients wear the appliance for 12 to 22 hours a day – every day – for three to six months. After this point, most patients can stop wearing the retainer during the day. Instead, they’ll only need to wear it at night.
Do you have to wear a retainer 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.
Do you get free retainers with Invisalign?
Aftercare costs. As with any orthodontic treatment, patients will be required to wear a retainer to keep their teeth in their new position and prevent retention. Usually, you may be required to pay for a retainer. However, these come free with your Invisalign package and is included in the final price.
Can I get a permanent retainer after Invisalign?
A bonded retainer after Invisalign is pretty common, especially on the bottom teeth if you had lower crowding before starting your treatment. A bonded retainer is also helpful when a patient presents with a space between their top front teeth. It will stop the space from reoccurring when you’re done with Invisalign.
Will my teeth move after Invisalign?
It’s normal for your teeth to slightly shift after having your Invisalign braces removed or once you stop wearing Invisalign. This is the result of everyday wear and tear on your teeth as you bite down, chew, swallow, and speak.
Can I wear my last Invisalign tray as a retainer?
Some have suggested that Invisalign patients can simply wear their last aligner tray as a retainer. Your ORTHODONTIST advises against this for a couple of reasons. Some patients may only need to wear theirs 12 hours a day to maintain their beautiful smile, while others will need to wear their retainer around the clock.
Do I need a removable retainer if I have a permanent retainer?
Even if you have a fixed retainer you still need a removable retainer as if you had an orthodontic treatment which improved your arch shape and moved your premolars outwards then these have to be held by a removable retainer too. No fixed retainer will maintain them.
How long does a permanent retainer last?
Recall that permanent retainers can last up to 20 years. The only safe and effective way to remove your permanent retainer is to have the work done by a trained, experienced orthodontist.
Can teeth shift even with a retainer?
Wearing Retainers Following Braces While the natural settling process may still cause you to notice a slight degree of tooth shifting even if you wear your retainer, using a retainer is the best way to keep shifting to a minimum and preserve your bite.
