How long did your orthodontist tell you that you had to wear your retainer?
Looking for answers from people who *recently* had their braces off. I'm an older adult who had a falling out with their orthodontist. Plus, because I got braces so late in life none of my friends remember anything about them or retainers!
My braces have been off for over 6 months and I've worn my retainer every day for at least 8 hours. What were you told when you were given your retainer? How long were you told you had to wear it? Thanks.
I used to work for my orthodontist….he told patients to wear retainers all day every day for at least 3 months, and then you can go to night time only wear every night (if your retainers feel tight when you put them in at night, go back to all day wear for a little bit longer), after a year wear them a few nights a week. again if they feel tight when you put them in wear them more often….but continue to wear them for at least 1-2 nights a week for the rest of your life or your teeth will move back