The Role of the Invisalign Retainer
The bone and other supporting tissues move along with the teeth during Invisalign treatment. However, these changes are not yet reliably permanent as soon as treatment ends. The use of retainers for a period afterwards gives the tissues time to stabilize so that patients can enjoy their new smile for life.
How Long Do Patients Wear Retainers?
Patients can generally expect to wear their retainers continuously for at least three to six months. At this point, most patients can start wearing their retainers only at night. A year after treatment, many patients benefit from continuing to wear their retainers at night at least a few times each week for life.
Retainers are as important to long-term orthodontic results as the Invisalign aligners are. Besides keeping the teeth in their new positions, lifelong regular retainer wear can help prevent the tooth movement that often accompanies aging. Patients can schedule a consultation with our expert in Invisalign retainer in San Pedro to learn more about the use of this oral appliance.