Then, when the braces are removed and retainers are being used, the noun may change, but the question remains the same: “How long must I wear this retainer?
Patience – It took time to shift your teeth into their straight alignment and to give you that special smile. Once your braces are removed, it’s essential to hold those teeth in their new positions. Normal wear and growth and chewing can shift teeth forward. With a retainer and a positive attitude, any shifting is usually minimal. We can often tell which patient will undergo more shifting in the retention phase based on the severity and type of the pre-treatment problems, most prevalently, severe spacing or crowding. When a retainer is not used properly, braces may have to be reapplied to restore lost results. If patients follow simple guidelines of retainer wear and keep their schedule of appointments during their first year of the retention phase, the rare problems that arise are corrected easily. There is no definitive answer to the question about how long a retainer must be worn. However, we can tell you something that will make you smile: it’s worth the wait!
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