How Long Should I Wear A Retainer For After Braces? | Premier Orthodontics

If you’re finally done with braces or Invisalign treatment, you may be wondering how long you have to wear a retainer. You may also be curious about just how long a single retainer is expected to last.
The short answer is that there are different types of retainers and each one has its own set of unique advantages and disadvantages. In this video, we’ll get into the specifics about what you should know when it comes to how long you need to wear retainers and how long you can expect your specific retainer to last.
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[@neilknightley4703]

How lucky are some people with perfect teeth and never having to go through the braces journey

[@ASHNAY9]

Very very true !!!

[@aminashukri116]

Pls tell them 😭

[@fabianmarcoschau]

DAMN GENOS, was a long time ago when I had a Genos pfp myself, is so rare finding ppl that also have Genos as favorite male anime character🔥🔥🔥

[@datta123ify]

I agree

[@idkyolo988]

I had perfect teeth, but I sucked my thumb I was the cause of this.😭

[@simsesworkshop1546]

My dentist: You need braces! Me: Well ok ill do as you say :) My dentist 2 years later: Well your teeth is now straight! And you're smile is perfect! now you just need to wear this plastic thing for the rest of your life Me: BI*CH WHAT THE FUCC AINT GONNA HAPPEN! My teeth now: ➡⬆↗↙↪⤴↘⤵

[@missmayy92]

same goes to me😪 my dentists doesn’t explain to much about retairner😩 stupid dentist ever

[@user-xq5ss4jd6p]

What happen to u. Your don't wear your retainers????.

[@simsesworkshop1546]

@@user-xq5ss4jd6p My smile is back at ➡⬆↗↙↪⤴↘⤵ 😎😎

[@user-xq5ss4jd6p]

@@simsesworkshop1546 Why???

[@RJ-ri7pr]

Holy shit my dentist told me to wear 2 year that a long time process.

[@NilakshiKumari-bs2db]

All retainers are same or based on our teeths structure?

[@kimjama2523]

Does permanent retainer straightens teeth? I lost my original retainer😢

[@rogerpunk8132]

If u go to a dinner date are u supposed to take them off in front of ur date?

[@radiomellowtouch]

Man you keep on shifting you need a shoulder retainer when talking 😅

[@iAmShenaG]

After 2.5 amazing years of wearing adult braces, they were finally removed by my orthodontist. I was instructed to wear my retainers 24hrs a day; only removing them to eat and/or drink non-water fluids. I’ve been wearing my retainers faithfully for 6mos now and I can finally wear them only at night, however, I will continue wearing them throughout the day and night for another year or 2 before only wearing them at night, and my orthodontist is okay with my decision to continue wearing them for 24hrs a day. I don’t want any opportunity of my teeth shifting back to it’s original location. I love my new smile!

[@knowingtruthisbliss2717]

❤

[@vandrosia]

What retainer type do you have and how much did it cost?

[@davidellis567]

You should only wear them at night. You're passed the point of needing to wear them all day. That crucial stage was in the first couple months. Your teeth will not be able to shift back if you wear them for eight hours during sleep. Don't over do it, you're not enjoying the benefits of getting your braces off if you're gonna still wear a retainer 24/7 for two more years. Also the wear and tear of wearing a retainer in public and having to take them out in pubic is more of a hassle than actually having braces. You spent all that money on braces, please reap the benefits of finally getting them off.

[@ahmetsaid7997]

Can you please tell me about if your teeth move if you don't wear the retainers for couple of days after you had the retainers for 6 months?

[@reginaschwartz4524]

@@ahmetsaid7997 Same story here. The reason why I had to wear braces is because I did not remove my left upper and lower wisdom teeth when I was young. I am wearing retainers now , but just had my wisdom teeth removed, I am talking less of a month having my braces taken off. I couldn’t wear my retainers for about 4 days, the 5th day they felt tight but I am good now. Next day, they just felt right. My orthodontist instructed me to wear my retainers 24 hrs a day except while eating. Then, next 4 months, wear them 2/3s of a day, 16 hrs and then only at night for a year. I’m thinking to wear them every night maybe for 2 years instead, they don’t bother me.

[@mizukinati0n]

THE PEOPLE WHO GOT PERFECT TEETH ARE SO LUCKY! They dont have to go through all this and also they save moneyyy. I gotta get braces this year. Still my parents are like " dO yOu nEed Em ThAt mUch ? " Yes I do. I dont want to have my teeth in all the positions. I want my teeth to be normal looking.

[@Chirubuni]

Good luck!!

[@braydengc1762]

I’m getting braces off soon kinda makes me sad that I have to wear a retainer my whole life now, but after a couple months if I can just wear them at night I’m 100% of with that

[@Amuzeraa]

Same here. Let's embrace the journey ✈️✨

[@jayforprez]

I just got my braces and I thought it was a permanent solution. I had no idea that retainer would be compulsory afterwards. So I'm very very disappointed

[@kaniyamyers]

@@jayforprez same

[@jayforprez]

@@kaniyamyers Sigh. I'm not sure what to do now. Hbu?

[@KQuinn672]

@@Amuzeraa love the pun " embrace" 🙂

[@AFFTFOMSICHTS]

I had braces in 2002 when I was 14. I’m still wearing my retainers at night at 34. I’ve had them replaced since the originals bc I didn’t start wearing them at night regularly again since I noticed they slightly shifted but still are pretty straight. I had my dentist make me new retainers and have been wearing them at night since. I take off some nights but I try to wear them most nights.

[@anilakhanmev2995]

Is there any need to wear regularly??

[@AFFTFOMSICHTS]

@@anilakhanmev2995 you don’t have to wear them every single night but I’d say at least a week a month if you notice your teeth have been shifting. I don’t wear during the day ever.

[@bombolisboys886]

@@AFFTFOMSICHTS do you your teeth ever get sore when you wake up? I got my braces off on The 18th of March and my teeth are sore, I googled it, it says its normal, which I would expect since whenever wearing latex rubber bands after a while of not wearing them would make my teeth sore, but I wonder since you wear it night only, do you wake up with a sore mouth, I have to wear mine for a month straight all day except when eating and brushing teeth

[@cecemorame3786]

@@bombolisboys886 it shouldn't make your mouth sore but if you wake up, take your retainers off and try to eat something your teeth would feel weird but other then that it shouldn't be sore 😊

[@juanzocool574]

@@AFFTFOMSICHTS how long you wearing braces?

[@aasthashrivastava4351]

I don't want to wear retainers my whole life so.

[@xxfisherxxdonut7858]

This is really informative and you were really detailed with your explanation. My favorite were the different types of retainers. Thank you! This was interesting

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Thanks for watching!

[@kepo364]

detailed? yes. but he beats around the bush too much

[@julzijones]

This video is pretty informative and beening wearing retainer every night

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Glad you enjoyed it! and keep it up!

[@truthtrust9365]

@@PremierOrthodontics Doctor my bracess removed 5day, I will get my retainers in 2days I m getting small gaps between my teeth can you please tell me will retainers close my gaps?

[@truthtrust9365]

@@PremierOrthodontics please give me any suggestion, Im so scared😰

[@vinaya5682]

@@truthtrust9365 yeah it will but for some ppl it may take a while (less than 1mnth!)

[@vinaya5682]

@@truthtrust9365 I see u wrote this 5months ago.. Could you pls let me know how ur experience was? Will the gap went away after using retainer? If so how lng it took?

[@sharwilshinde4942]

I am going to start braces treatment AGAIN after 5 years only because I didn’t used retainers😪

[@PremierOrthodontics]

don’t worry you’re not alone, lots of patients get braces a second time - just make sure to wear your retainers so you don’t have to do it a third time. 👍

[@michaelobillo2982]

@@PremierOrthodontics Doc I'm wearing retainer only for 1 year because I took mri I used permanent retainer. What should I do Doc? Almost 7 mons not wearing reatainer..

[@mendishade]

How long have you been using retainers after they moved again?

[@sharwilshinde4942]

@@mendishade i guess i used retainers for 1-2 months and then i stopped so my teeth shifted to the original position this was 5 years ago now I’m doing the whole treatment again

[@Mrchatdoks]

Hello, did you get braces again ? If so how did you had them for ?

[@KittyGothXO]

Thanks for this information,my daughter is so hard headed she just got her braces off and not wearing her retainers like she should. I'm going to show her this video. If she don't listen I'm going to bust her in the head.

[@ShayHFamilyVlogs]

😂

[@tanyale5642]

😂😂😂

[@shinobukochou1044]

Lollll

[@zoremi1247]

Lol😹

[@SunnyMoonwilluploadin]

Lolllll! So did your daughter listen?

[@jesuschristislord9150]

REPENT AND FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE 🔴

[@zomboyip0765]

I ain’t wearing that my whole life lol

[@Cakehyderabad]

*i am so used to wearing retainers at night that it feels weird when i try to sleep without having retainers in my mouth* 😆 i have been wearing them since 7 years

[@Cakehyderabad]

@Zhwan Deniz no movement at all! i earlier used to wear clear plastic retainers but after they broke i got metal retainers, metal ones are much better in keeping teeth in the place. note: i wore them 24/7 for first 1.5 year and then every night thereafter

[@Cakehyderabad]

@Zhwan Deniz if u take permanent fixed retainers there is a chance of them breaking when u chew on something hard.

[@priyankasikari1345]

@@Cakehyderabad can't I use only clear retainers for rest of my life? Will it create spacing.. ?And also, did you get 4 tooth extracted?

[@priyankasikari1345]

@@Cakehyderabad thankyou for the information ☺️ it was helpful..

[@priyankasikari1345]

@@Cakehyderabad 😇☺️

[@Jayschannelll]

So you mean to tell me I pay all this money to get my teeth straight just wear a retainer for the rest of my life 🥲

[@cristyalvarado9023]

I thought it will be only for 2 years I even hear it from another orthodontic 🤔🤔🤔

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Unfortunately nothing on our body ever stops moving - including our teeth. The only way to guarantee that your teeth stay in position is to have a retainer for life. SOME people's teeth may stay stable, but other's teeth will shift. There's really no way to know who's teeth will be stable, so if you like straight teeth then you'll want to wear your retainers long-term. Hope that helps!

[@jadeg4341]

@@cristyalvarado9023 My ortho told me I had to wear my retainer all day the first 24 hours. Then after, only at night when I go to bed, to me it’s worth it.

[@12345678910111213955]

@@cristyalvarado9023 That's not true. I had worn for nearly 4 years 8 months. I had decided not to wear this plastic retainer anymore then front teeth shift. Other teeth are still intact. I had been to ortho and he told me I have to wear braces again. Its expensive about $2500 for single arch.

[@12345678910111213955]

@@PremierOrthodontics You are right Dr.

[@sexysegol3655]

Bruhhhhh i gotta hull this goofy retainer case everywhere for LIFE? 💀💀💀💀💀

[@tabitha1017]

I have both the permanent and clear retainer on both the top and bottom. I wore Invisalign for one and a half years to fix a overbite and a gap between the two front teeth. My teeth were in pretty good shape before hand. The over bite seemed like a very tedious job. usually with a gap I was told that both the permeant and clear retainer are redemanded due to easy shifting.

[@jonte7789]

how long do you have to wear your permanent retainer for?

[@mohamednabehgaming1060]

same thing i have thim both on the top

[@sejalnikhade2070]

Retainers are more irritating than braces!! 😢😢😢

[@YobenGurung]

it's means we should wear retainers for whole fucking life? tf...only difference is wearing time.

[@Sibahem3]

Croticotomy is only way. I see out of this retainer problem.

[@aidamoore153]

I've had bottom bonded retainer for 20yrs.. Love it. We to get a top bonded retainer at Premier. Love it. I didn't know teeth can still move after having braces🤔

[@aquamarine2416]

teeth move as you aged, even if you have straight teeth,

[@Neeta12316]

Pls someone tell me shall we use it forever ?? I'm crying as i m unable to talk aslo 🥺🥺😭it's my first day with retainer

[@Ghxul__]

Just got essix retainer after 3 years with braces and this video explains everything 👍

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Glad it helps 👍

[@mochiimilk3924]

I commented for the giveaway!! I think that retainers are very interesting, i hope I can manage one after I get it

[@fernando.regalado]

I’m glad my teeth stayed straight

[@SleepyPlushy]

I feel sorry for these people to wear retainers for the rest of their lives. I was almost come to getting braces

[@ericawalker7695]

I have to wear these retainers forever?! Oh.....😮‍💨

[@williamnguyen2222]

i wish dentist find the new way for retainer because it’s so inconvenient , if i have to wear it most of the time even when i took my braces out it’s like i still wearing the braces 😅 i hope they can put the retainer underneath the root of the teeth or invisible retainer

[@followthesun2115]

I wore Invisalign (plastic) retainers for 10 years. The bottom retainers lasted longer than the top retainers b/c the top required more bending to remove it. The extra stress caused it to crack after about 18 months. The bottom retainers lasted twice as long.

[@A.R.Shahan]

Does it still hurt while putting on retainers or getting them off? Or does it only hurt the first couple of days?

[@antwanpreston987]

Lost my retainer and now I got to wait 5 days for a appointment to get a new one. Already had them for 3months and dentist recommended me to wear them just at night now. Is there anything I should worry about and is there any secondary option I can do for the time being?

[@naveenkumarsr7847]

Thank you for the info doctor, you cleared my confusion, iam coming here especially for Hawley retainer,iam subscribing you now

[@PremierOrthodontics]

We are glad you got the clarity you needed! Thanks for the sub!

[@stirazvv]

This orthodontist is the most perfect person in the world to ever explain anything! From his diction to his mouth movements, sound of his voice to his body language, 50 minutes of knowledge condensed in 5 minutes without any loss of information, this person should be studied by phychologists and AI models, for the next step in human communication evolution! I`m in awe!

[@marioguereca]

You’re telling me I have to wear clear containers at night FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. Dude I’ve worn braces for 3 years to not have anything on my teeth and now I have to do this FOREVER? I don’t know how others feel about this but I feel like that’s a total cliffhanger since I thought I were getting braces off. ALSO the clear retainers are so expensive I don’t have enough money to buy another pair if these run out.

[@Mrnobody-v1h]

Yeah man If I known this before putting braces I would never have done that

[@ken_kaneki_231]

True😭😭

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

That's something no one tells you about braces. But it is still much better than crooked teeth. All you have to do is to wear one at night. I had braces for 6 years. I developed some scarring in the inside of my mouth due to biting the inner cheek at night while sleeping. Food still gets stuck inbetween the gaps and I can't eat anything that is too spicy because it burns. The thing about us is that the pain never ends (sounds cringe I know). All this because of my own bad chewing habits like open mouth chewing and bad nutrition since I was a kid.

[@Mrnobody-v1h]

@@Aurora-bv1ys do you have throat pain while waking up?

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

@@Mrnobody-v1h not exactly, the pain i was talking about was while eating, if it is spicy, I start tearing up because it feels like it's burning. This also happens when I eat fast. I understand your hunch, I once looked this up and it said I might have globus pharyngeus. But it genuinely doesn't feel like a throat issue.

[@Luison40]

This is weird, all the people I know that have a perfect smile and had braces years ago none of them wears a retainer at all, I had never heard that thing had to be worn for life.

[@socialmediag5485]

How long did they go with no braces and no teeth shifting? Are they older? Lik 30+Or younger

[@YTuser854]

In my opinion it's worth it for confidence.

[@yoanna031190]

Thank you so much for the helpful video, very helpful! A had my braces removed 2 months ago and I have permanent retainers on top and bottom teeth and also a clear one on the top which I wear every night. I am not trying to escape the homework, but are my teeth going to be stable enough with only the permanent ones, or if after some time I can wear the clear one like 5 nights per week? And also should I be worried that I am not wearing a clear retainer also on my bottom teeth? I feel like it would be very uncomfortable to wear it on both.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Glad the video helped. For most, you can start wearing your clear retainer every other night after 6 months as long as you still have your permanent retainers in place. You don't want to go too long without wear the retainer or your back teeth could potentially shift or move. Its normal to have just an upper removable retainer - for most cases the top teeth will hold the bottom teeth in alignment, so as long as you continue to wear the upper retainer the lower arch should be fine as well.

[@yoanna031190]

@@PremierOrthodontics That was very helpful to know. Thank you so much for your response! :)

[@ashhh7995]

Bro is there any chance to stop wearing retainers forever

[@hitgirl3472]

In short For life 😢

[@chakshaishkanaujia454]

I don't want to wear them whole life 🥺🥺

[@80sdenim]

Thank you for the informative video, I will be calling actually about a replacement 👍 😀

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@natabarsahoo9014]

Sir I have extraction case 4 teeth and I am using retainers for 3 years and I am happy that my teeth are in proper position where the active treatment was completed . But when I am not using retainers for a single day. I feel my teeth is moving so plz tell me how long I will use it.

[@Von_DeGuy]

I have clear retainers and permanent retainers

[@maximumpotential3796]

Thanks for letting me know I am doomed to wear retainers for life 😭

[@shaycooper3989]

I think I’m keeping my teeth the way they are 😆 😆

[@megankelly8222]

Same :(

[@Self_learner9]

I am having my braces appointment tomorrow but after seeing this video I am thinking of cancelinh whole treatment ... Fuck everyone who think my teeth gap is not cool 😎

[@saumya1817]

Good 😭👍​@@Self_learner9

[@zillidisplays7983]

Idk if I really will need to wear a retainer forever as my crooked teeth weren’t cause by gene but by me sucking my thumb for way too long as my teeth came in they were moved by my thumb and also side note braces really are a sham if you have to wear a retainer for the rest of your life because like at some point who the hell cares what your smile looks like

[@Lulum18]

When i wear my plastic retainers I fell a little hurt they pressure on my teeth is it okey?

[@rishimarwaha5601]

Fu*k everything iam happy with my teeth ❤️

[@bobbobhouse312]

I never wore my clear retainer and even pulled out my fixed retainer on my bottom teeth when an edge started poking me That was like 7 years ago. Nothing has happened lucky me I guess

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You are 1 in a million 😂

[@pranavmittal9619]

I hate this treatment struggling since 3 years

[@calmyetinternallyscreaming4458]

Braces were definitely better than retainers i wish i didn't have to wear retainers.. Life is unfair

[@lovelydolltime8006]

Personally, I'd say retainers are better than braces. At least I can floss normally again instead of having to use threaded floss and don't have to deal with the pain that comes from almost every braces adjustment anymore.

[@lucija3304]

Hi doctor, I have a question.. I just took braces off and am wearing retainer, but I have one wedding soon (10 days after taking off braces). Would it be big problem if I don't wear retainer for one whole day (12 Hours minimum)?

[@11_aryamansingh]

No there won't be any problem jut make sure you continue wearing those retainers after marriage. Only thing is retainers just don't let teeth shift back which requires time. I didn't wore my retainers for an year but now i am. Ther was change but after 1 week it got all okay so just don't worry and go ahead and enjoy the wedding.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You should be fine to leave the retainers out for 12 hours - not a problem :) Just make sure you don't go multiple days without retainers and you shouldn't have to worry about anything moving or shifting.

[@jamimckinney8675]

So we have retires when we’re like 90 years old?

[@atom-real]

I get my braces off in a month and have had em for 2 years and now I have to wear my retainers to keep them straight... I can live with that if they are able to be taken out of my mouth, I’m 13 years old turning 14, can I use I Invisalign?

[@Rin-cj2de]

depends on how bad your teeth are. It works on mild misalignment. But if you're teeth are severely misaligned you'll need traditional braces. Permanent retainer are nice it's just a single wire going over your teeth. Better than taking them off and putting them on again and again

[@maddie6321]

@@Rin-cj2de I mean two years of traditional braces should have put her teeth in a better place right? So i am sure she can use Invisalign.

[@personalclasslog6972]

Might as well just have the default teeth layout and not dtraighten it out.

[@clouds7934]

i got all 3 retainers! it feels super weird haha

[@babyg3441]

Wore braces for 7 years. Man what a journey now I wear my essix at night. I lost them for a few weeks noticed a slight shift panicked but got them again thankfully. To anyone about to wear clear retainers. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE!!! Please take good care of them

[@aquamarine2416]

7 years is too much! why so many?

[@babyg3441]

@@aquamarine2416 I moved and switched dentist took hella long for us to find a new one. My wire broke too so it added to the time, but I’m finally free

[@aquamarine2416]

@@babyg3441 wow, demn I had mine for 3 years I couldn't stand them in my mouth , I can't imagine 7 years that way too much time.

[@babyg3441]

@@aquamarine2416 yeah it definitely was not fun lol especially getting them tightened

[@aquamarine2416]

@@babyg3441 its a massive torture , we endure! Thanks for reading my comment, have a blessed day!

[@seanthetaurus6244]

The metal one looks like it hurts your teeth

[@saijia5281]

Can I wear permenant retainer later if I don't want to use clear retainer anymore?

[@mrym912]

Nighttime for lifetime!😭😭😭😭 it makes me cry

[@TonganMoa676]

Most people don't wear it after thier braces come off and there fine after

[@PremierOrthodontics]

That's great!

[@jadeg4341]

Hi, I already have my retainers. One of my central incisors tooth is slightly longer than the other one. Do I need to have another retainer made If I have that one tooth filed down slightly?

[@Lola-pm5mw]

I'm guessing not because the root and rest of the tooth is intact and will be held in place and so will still fit in the retainer and not move

[@dps6198]

A permanent retainer are just braces on the inside of the tooth row instead of the outside. I can only imagine how difficult it might be to keep those teeth clean with a metal rod permanently fixed to those teeth. I was told by my orthodontist that I need to wear my retainers at night. So I'll opt for the Hawley retainer since I only need wear them at night.

[@iamkabi]

I asked my orthodontist today and he told me even if l choose the night retainer l still must wear permanent. It just sound scary l can’t imagine living with a metal forever

[@TOOBA_QUEEN]

Usually retainers necessary to put for lifetime or couple of months? My 4 wisdom teeth would get extract after that scaling then braces procedure,then Retainers OMG how long will it take so I'll feel free😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@edpie202]

During the first few months with clear retainers, do you wear it 24/7? Like even during eating? Or do you only wear them when you’re not eating

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You will want to remove your clear retainers when eating and brushing

[@believeyourself92]

I had braces junior and senior year in high school. After wearing them for a year and a half I wore my retainers for a year and half to prevent my teeth from shifting. I stopped wearing them because I had skin problems. Once it started to clear my teeth shifted a little bit and ended up with a gap between my upper teeth but not as much as bigger before I had braces. Would I have to wear metal braces again or just wear the retainers?

[@DcenTisLive]

I am facing the same concern.

[@daniellenelson8222]

if you wear the same retainers again it wont fit properly, iguess its worth a shot but ihad really slight shifting & got braces all over again, having had them twice. its a retreat for me & estimated time is 8 months

[@Fruit_bee]

I feel that I need support group for retainers because I can’t imagine myself having to deal with it till the rest of the days on earth

[@Chad-pi5if]

Everything seems difficult in the begining but as time passea u get used to it. I am currently on my braces journey but can't wait to see myself to the other side.

[@thepotato1321]

can i eat with clear retainers

[@bohacszsolt]

bad news :((

[@12345678910111213955]

You talked very fast other than that video was absolutely fantastic.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@mieko1221]

I just got my braces off a few days ago and I have the second retainer top and bottom.Not my choice I prefer the fixed permanent retainers I'm already use to having metal in my mouth so way not it's more convenient.I just have to convince my orthodontist to give me what I want.

[@yas1467]

is it normal for your bite to not be the same in retainers vs without them on? my bite looks like an open bite when I have my retainers in but looks good without the retainers

[@rachela9164]

Mine too, I guess cus the retainers are thick and make up for the space in between the teeth. The plastic ones right?

[@mashunzanmeikhamrang7379]

Am i going to wear retainer for Lifetime after braces ??

[@boo8201]

i haven't worn the retainers i got from after braces in around 4 or 5 months. I tried them on and they still manage to fit but my bottom row have shifted places a fair bit. Can i correct them with my current retainers?

[@adrienmateo549]

I’m in the same situation. In another comment he said it was best to get a new one

[@iAmShenaG]

After 2.5 amazing years of wearing adult braces, they were finally removed by my orthodontist. I was instructed to wear my retainers 24hrs a day; only to remove them to eat and/or drink non-water fluids. I’ve been wearing my retainers faithfully for 6mos and can now wear them at night, however, I will continue wearing them throughout the day and night for another 2+yrs before only wearing them at night- my orthodontist is okay with my decision. I don’t want any opportunity of my teeth shifting back to their original location. I love my new smile!

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Congrats! We are so happy to hear you are so committed to keeping a happy healthy smile! Keep up the good work!

[@sofluffyunicorn]

Do I have to bring my retainer to the dentist when my cavity is filled to see if the retainer still fits I think it's important to check if it still fits well so the dentist can adjust the filling to my retainer? I' haven't found an answer on this topic. Thank you

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It’s a good idea. If it’s a small filling the retainer usually will still fit well. If it’s a large filling or crown you may need to remake the retainer.

[@DLN1000]

Really need to wear it for lifelong??.. guess I am not going to put braces...:(

[@gittcazz]

Wow I never knew this till my gf told me this thts why I’m here 😅

[@Patrick_RBX]

i wear my retainers maybe for a couple months but then stopped because i hate it

[@marcuspalmer2981]

Does the orthodontist choose which retainers I get or can I choose? Because personal I'd rather have the removable retainer/plastic retainer than the fixed retainer.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Every office is different, but generally if you have a preference the orthodontist can usually get you the retainer of your choice. There are some instances that getting a fixed retainer is highly recommended, and you'll have to ask your orthodontist specifically about your teeth.

[@brendaflex9265]

Well explained. Thank you doc This scares me more having to think that If I want to get Invisalign I will need to wear retainers all my life 😢.

[@hiya511]

Wish my orthodontist when I was younger told me retainers are for life 😅

[@luvkumar5096]

Do I have to wear first two retainers (you mentioned) or I can choose to wear permanent retainer for life time ?

[@sharwilshinde4942]

The doctor will suggest you retainers according to your treatment

[@drbruiser4605]

So after wearing braces for a year now I am sticking piece of metal in my teeth for the rest of my life ? I knew bracers was a bad idea

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You can choose to wear a removable if you prefer. Unfortunately teeth don't stay where we put them, so if you want to keep your teeth straight for life, some form of retainer will be required. It's kind of like if you go to the gym and build muscles, if you want to keep those muscles, you will have to continue doing some work to maintain them other wise they will go back. Our bodies unfortunately are always changing, which is why retainers are needed.

[@drbruiser4605]

@@PremierOrthodontics how long should i use them daily

[@nishasuniverse81]

@@drbruiser4605 Wear it every night and in day time whenever it's possible for you wear it. Atleast for 1 year

[@txsmando8873]

Do you have to remove retainers when eating and drinking than put them back on???

[@nishasuniverse81]

@@txsmando8873 Yeah

[@sexyciber1060]

Hi Doc, ive been wearing braces for almost 2yrs from now then my ortho said that we will remove my braces by this month ,my problem is i have 3 missing tooth 1 in the left and 2 in the right . Do i need to go implant/bridge or not necessary because i wear retainer after my braces remove soon.. Hope anyone can answer my concern : thankyou and godbless

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You can keep the spaces if they do t bother you and wear your retainers to maintain the tooth position If you’d like to get implants or bridges after braces you can do that also. You’ll just need a new retainer after your dental work is completed

[@sexyciber1060]

Thankyou so much doc.. very helpful loveyou😇 godbless always😇😇😘

[@jaredyeaboy9139]

I really hate the fact that I to wear it for the rest of my life

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You don’t have to wear it forever, just as long as you want your teeth straight 😉 It’s kind of like exercise, if you want to be healthy you have to do it forever. That’s just how our bodies work, nothing stays corrected without some work.

[@unknown-sp5ge]

Same here 😭😭😭😭

[@ericapinkston9292]

Same only sure if I wanna get braces or not

[@rozhanfarhad2527]

I just got my braces off today 🥺 and I’m waiting for my retainer i feel so freakin bad 💔

[@user-ns1kz3vc3y]

I’m crying bruh

[@babubislari4895]

Why bruhh

[@megankelly8222]

Same

[@rememartin2245]

No

[@Luison40]

How come you didn’t show us the one you were using at that moment? 👀

[@eeiko321]

I’m almost 3/4 to the end of my Invisalign treatment…. Ahh crap.. 😢 didn’t know the retainers will be life long

[@harshvraj]

Yes my dentist also didn't tell me anything about it, I wouldn't have gone through the treatment if I knew earlier

[@eeiko321]

@@harshvraj yeah but regardless bracers or Invisalign… you would need to wear retainers to keep the newly aligned teeth in place.

[@harshvraj]

@@eeiko321 yeah I understand, I am still wearing one, I went with permanent retainer, though he had told me it has to be worn only for 6 month, which is a lie.

[@eeiko321]

@@harshvraj yeah I’m almost finished with my Invisalign.. 2nd revision… probably about 5 more trays. But once it’s done I might opt for the temporary /removable retainer.. where I have to wear it daily for a few more tha and then fortnightly.. at least if that doesn’t work out I can still go the option for the permanent. The main reason I went for the teeth straightening was because I’m missing a few teeth genetically and as I age, the gaps and alignment seems to have worsened.

[@mish_vidisha]

I still have 4-5 months of braces left (13 months total treatment time) till I get my retainers and my orthodontist told me that he will give me clear retainers for upper set of teeth that I will have to wear 24/7 for 10 months and then night time for 2-3 years and that's it. He will give me permanent retainer on my lower set of teeth and will take it out after 1.5 years. And I won't have to wear retainers throughout my lifetime. I'm concerned, everyone on KZbin says to wear them throughout your life and my orthodontist claims the opposite. Don't know whom to follow, what if my teeth shift back once my retainers are discontinued ? It won't be my fault right ? Help please!

[@0P_88]

From what I've researched so far, I think it would be best to use the clear retainers (possibly for both upper and lower) for the rest of your life. It's best for your teeth and self confidence. If you don't put them (for life), you will probably feel that you did something wrong and that feeling will not go away. I'm wearing braces too, and when it's time to take them off, I plan to put Permanent Retainers (for both upper and lower) and the Clear Retainers (for life) just in case. I don't want to make a mistake and end up having to wear braces all over again.

[@mish_vidisha]

@@0P_88 True that! I will ask him for clear retainers for both upper and lower set of teeth. And no matter what my orthodontist says, I'll keep wearing them throughout my life, because if my teeth shift back, he won't be the one to bear the pain and have braces all over again. I'll have to face all that, so ofcourse prevention is better than cure. Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it :)

[@supanneef.4028]

Great informative video! I was diagnosed with class II (with crooked/clouded bottom teeth). The braced was removed on 5/26/21 and I had to sign the Clear Plastic Retainer(Your 1st one) agreement/instructions. One of the instructions states that I wear only at Night time. I also was told to wear only about 8-10 hrs/day. If wearing both Night & Day time will effect my bite. So, I'm confused now. Please advise would be much appreciate. Thank you.

[@superlevgameing645]

Lucky I will get my braces of maybe in 2023 or 2022

[@oscarbanks3810]

Hey is your teeth still in Straight position?

[@supanneef.4028]

@@oscarbanks3810 yes, also I m still wearing the retainers but mostly at night.

[@oscarbanks3810]

@@supanneef.4028 Hey, thanks for the reply. Initially after the treatment, Where you told to wear clear retainer 24/7 for six months. Because personally I did but my bite has been affected, and now am wearing it the clear retainer for 12 hrs as I was told but still am seeing a small gap coming on my upper teeth.

[@uni_r2008]

I am getting my braces on the 15th of June it’s soon

[@ranjeetkaur3223]

My bottom wire retainer got removed bc of breaking all the time due to hard bite, my dentist got annoyed coz of me breaking it all the time, he finally removed it after 10 months, is there any complications that I have to take care of??? It's been 2 months since I got it removed. Haven't seen any difference tho.

[@shreenikethanvk9306]

He is wearing retainers!

[@vanjacalantropo]

I finished Invisalign and will be getting retainers in 2 weeks. What if I need dental work in the future such as fillings? Do I have to replace retainer each time I have new fillings?? Thank you!!!

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Great question! We will answer this for you in an upcoming FAQ video!

[@vanjacalantropo]

@@PremierOrthodontics thank you!!

[@ayah825]

Removed my braces last year august and my ortho told me to wear them full time for one year then after a year I can only wear them at night but I’m scared to do that because I don’t want my teeth to shift . I had braces for 4 years that took a lot of work. Now august is coming up next month and I’m scared to only wear my retainers at night. Because I’m used to wearing them full time which is 21-23 hours . Any suggestions. Will I be okay if I wear them night only(8-10 hours)

[@tainamichelle2683]

I just got my retainers today and I'm worried about the process tbh

[@woodzy1553]

what do you mean life i didnt get told that when getting braces i dont wanna have to were them for life at all

[@PremierOrthodontics]

As long as you want your teeth straight, we advise them to be worn for life!

[@woodzy1553]

@@PremierOrthodontics so after the recommended 7 months my teeth will move back to the way it was i mean i didnt mind my teeth i guess if i need to wear a retainer for life braces were pointless

[@rakshith2336]

@@woodzy1553 you think just like me orthodontics is a scam 😣😣