After Invisalign, retain your retainer forever

Victoria Olshansky, DDS answers: How long after Invisalign do I need a retainer?

After invisalign would I have to wear a retainer forever?

I have a gap and my front left tooth is crooked. Many people includeing my bf say that I shouldnt even bother my teeth because he thinks that they are fine (he had really bad teeth, like horrible when he was younger and i believe had to wear braces for like 3 years or more, so he wants me to stay away from anything that does something to your teeth). I want my teeth straight, but my only problem is I read someone's review and they said that they have to wear a retainer forever.

I don't mind having to wear them for a while, but I really don't want to wear them forever, if i have to ask a ortho, could they be able to tell me if i have to wear it forever before they even start me with invisalign because I really don't want to?


Victoria Olshansky, DDS
11 months ago
The retainer should be worn forever after any orthodontic treatment. 
There are many different kinds of retainers, some of which are cemented (you don't have to take these off - they aren't visible at all), some are worn at night only.
 
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