Smiling woman holding a clear orthodontic retainer

How Long Do You Have to Wear a Retainer After Braces?

Plan on wearing a retainer for life. Most patients wear it full time for the first few months after braces come off, then shift to nights only — and keep that nightly habit going, because teeth drift at every age. That answer surprises people, so here is the reasoning behind it, what the schedule actually

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