{"id":116,"date":"2022-09-12T20:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T20:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2022-10-19T20:52:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T20:52:22","slug":"invisalign-in-tyler-how-long-do-i-need-my-retainers-afterward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/?p=116","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do I Need to Wear Retainers After Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign<\/a> is one of the most popular, effective, and discreet orthodontic methods for achieving a straighter smile. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners provide a much smoother process, and your treatment can be completed in a fraction of the time! However, once you\u2019ve finished, you\u2019ll still need to wear retainers to preserve your results. Keep reading to learn how long you\u2019ll need to use these and what to expect after your Invisalign treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will I Need to Wear Retainers Forever?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve finished your clear aligner process, you\u2019ll be provided with retainers to wear between 12 and 22 hours a day, usually for six months. From there, you may switch to only wearing them overnight, meaning you won\u2019t have to worry about them throughout the day. Once it\u2019s been 12 months, your dentist might suggest you transition to wearing your retainers three to five nights each week. While you\u2019ll likely have to wear them throughout the rest of your life, it won\u2019t technically be \u201cforever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens If I Don\u2019t Wear Retainers After Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019re aware, your teeth will gradually be moved into a more ideal position while you work through your series of Invisalign trays. Once your pearly whites have shifted to form a perfectly straight smile, it\u2019ll take some time for them to settle into their new places. However, since your teeth are at risk of moving back to their original positions, you\u2019ll need to wear your retainers, especially during the first six months. If not, you might end up relapsing and having to start back at the beginning of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Protect My Invisalign Retainer from Damage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any damage to your retainer could potentially compromise your aftercare process. To prevent any setbacks or relapse, you\u2019ll simply have to follow the best practices you used to maintain your clear aligners. Be sure to remove your retainers before every meal and clean them often. Consider storing them in a protective (and brightly colored) case when you aren\u2019t wearing them to keep them from getting damaged or accidentally thrown in the trash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it might initially seem like a nuisance when first wearing your retainers, you\u2019ll easily grow accustomed to eventually using them overnight. By doing so, you can ensure the results from Invisalign remain intact for many years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Travis A. Markle earned his dental doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He\u2019s completed hours of continuing education to refine his skills and is a member of several organizations such as the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He offers a wide range of high-quality treatments, including Invisalign. If you\u2019d like to know more about how long you\u2019ll wear your retainers, visit his website<\/a> or call him at 903-597-7902<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Invisalign is one of the most popular, effective, and discreet orthodontic methods for achieving a straighter smile. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners provide a much smoother process, and your treatment can be completed in a fraction of the time! However, once you\u2019ve finished, you\u2019ll still need to wear retainers to preserve your results. Keep reading […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow Long Will You Wear Retainers Tyler TX | Dr. Travis A. Markle<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you finally finished your Invisalign treatment? 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