Can I wear my retainer too much? Do I need to leave it out often for my teeth to settle?

The problems with invisalign and standard orthodontics is relapse.  Almost 100% of adult cases will relapse without retention.The reason for relapse is that the teeth and/or  jaws are in an unstable relation.  The proper time to wear retention varies and can be at your discretion but relapse is actually the bodies attempt to establish homeostasis or a healthy equilbrium.The DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthodontics are used 12-14 hours a day during active treatment but are taken out the rest of the time.  This allows homeostasis to be continually achieved throughout treatment and long term maintenance is usually not needed because stability has been achieved by orthopedic movement of bone, pneumopedic correction of the airway during orthodontic treatment.  This is called Biomimetic Treatment, meaning it duplicates ideal development that naturally occurs.There is far less chance of TMJ Disorders, Sinus Problems, Snoring Problems, Sleep Apnea, Headaches and many other problems with Epigenetic Orthodontics and the DNA Appliance.The mRNA Appliance offers a possible permanent cure for snoring and sleep apnea.Ita L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsThinkBetterLife.com