When can I stop wearing my retainers?

Retainers keep your smile in place when active treatment is complete and adults need to wear their retainers for life, but adolescents may be able to stop wearing them after about 10 years.
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What happens if I stop wearing my retainer after 2 years?

If you stop wearing your retainer, even for just a short time, you can experience movement of your teeth. This is particularly a concern for patients with more severe orthodontic conditions such as crowding or severely misplaced teeth, as the teeth could possibly move back to their previous state.
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Can I stop wearing my retainer after 6 months?

After six months, retainers can be worn at night time for a few more years. As with braces, it takes time to get used to your new retainers. After a month, the discomfort and difficulty in speaking will pass by so don't get discouraged.
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Do you have to keep retainers on forever?

At Orthodontic Gallery our advice is, that you must wear your retainers for as long as you want straight teeth. Over time and with the addition of fixed bonded retainers you may wear your removable retainers less often. But, we will never advise you to stop wearing your retainers completely.
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Can I stop wearing retainers after 3 months?

However, you can remove them when you eat or brush your teeth. After that initial three months, you will wear your retainer for 12 hours a day (or night) for the next nine months. By the end of this first year, your teeth should be more securely placed and less likely to quickly relapse.
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Is it OK to not wear retainer for 2 weeks?

If you accidentally forget to wear your removable retainer for a day or two, don't worry too much. Resume your retainer regimen as instructed, and you should be fine. If it's been longer than that, such as weeks, or even months, try it on to see if it still fits.
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How do I get a new retainer after 10 years?

You'll need to contact your orthodontist as soon as you can and arrange for a replacement set of retainers to be made.
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Do celebrities wear retainers?

Yes, even celebrities have been known to wear retainers. If you're someone that's worried about what other people will think of them, just take a look at the countless celebrities and public figures that have needed retainers in the past.
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Can I wear my retainer after 4 years?

In most cases, wearing an old retainer can realign your smile so long as your teeth have not shifted into an entirely new position. As a rule of thumb, wearing an old retainer should not be an issue so long as it still fits without needing to apply any force while inserting it over your teeth.
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Will my teeth get crooked if I don't wear my retainer?

Going a year without wearing a retainer means that your teeth will have continued to move back to their original position and may even be crooked.
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Can I go 3 days without my retainer?

The teeth can often shift back into place when they are only slightly shifted. Once your teeth have settled into place more permanently, you may find that you can go a few days without wearing your retainers and they will still fit.
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Will my teeth shift without retainer for 2 days?

Retainers are designed to keep your teeth in place, choosing to not wear it for a long period of time will cause some issues. It's fine to miss a day or two because your teeth won't move much during that time. If you go without it much longer than that, then your teeth will start to shift again.
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Can I go a month without my retainer?

Not wearing a retainer for a month can result in your teeth beginning to shift back to their natural position. In as little as a week, depending on how recent you've had orthodontic work, your teeth will start to shift.
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Should I wear my retainer if its tight?

As long as your retainer doesn't hurt and still fits over your teeth, you can wear it even if it feels tight. This probably means that your teeth have shifted. In this case, you should wear your retainer longer each day to prevent your teeth from moving further.
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Can I force my retainer to fit again?

Your orthodontist can adjust the retainer at the office so it fits better, or if that's not possible, they can fit you for a new retainer. A retainer is a medical device: only your orthodontist should adjust it, to ensure it is effective and safe for your mouth.
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Can your teeth shift back with retainers?

So the answer to the question, “can retainers move teeth back?” is yes, sometimes. If your retainer doesn't fit snugly or causes pain, be sure to schedule an appointment with your dental professional for their recommendation.
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Should I wear my old retainer if it hurts?

Old retainers may still be usable

If the retainer is tight, we recommend wearing it anyway, even if it makes your teeth a little sore at first. After a few successive nights of wear, patients will find that their retainer fits much better and isn't as uncomfortable.
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Can wearing an old retainer damage teeth?

Call your orthodontist to see if it's safe to wear it. A few months or years: Don't even attempt to wear an old retainer if it's been several months or years! It's very unlikely to fit, and it could become stuck, cause pain, and even potentially damage your teeth and tissues.
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How long did Kendall Jenner have braces?

Kendall Jenner got braces when she was 13 years old, but that wasn't her only time. She went with Invisalign when she was 17 to perfect her already amazing teeth. American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino decided to get braces in 2008. She wore them for a year or so, and sometimes she even sports a retainer.
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Did the Kardashians have braces?

She is such a fan of orthodontic treatment that Kendall Jenner had braces not once, but twice! The up-and-coming model and daughter of Kris and Caitlyn Jenner had her first set of braces when she was 13, and went on to have clear aligner treatment when she was 17.
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Do orthodontists keep retainer molds?

Do Orthodontist Keep Retainer Molds? In the case of removable retainers, patients can call their orthodontist and ask that a new one be made, as all good orthodontist will keep patients molds over the period of treatment, something that can not always be said for online providers.
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Can I still wear my cracked retainer?

If the cracked retainer split, you should stop wearing it. Not only will you expose your gums to possible injuries, but it's also useless as it can no longer hold your teeth in position. You must leave broken retainer repair to experts.
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How much do new retainers cost?

The cost of replacement retainers will depend on the type of retainer you get and whether you get it in-office or online. Invisalign retainers can cost anywhere from $400 to $1,000. Essix retainers generally cost between $50 and $200, and Hawley replacement retainers cost between $150 and $300 to replace.
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How fast do teeth move?

1 These results showed that the overall mean velocity of tooth movement was 3.8 mm/day, or about 1.1 mm/month.
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