Can I start wearing my retainer again after 2 years?

If you stopped wearing your retainer for a substantial amount of time, you shouldn’t just attempt to start wearing it again. Your teeth may have already started to shift back towards their original positions, and if you try to force your retainer in, you could hurt yourself.

Can I use my old retainer to straighten my teeth?

Does wearing an old retainer to straighten teeth work? As it turns out, yes, it can. Retainers don’t just keep your teeth in place, after all. Because they are custom made, they can also help improve any minor oral issues you might find years after having your braces removed.

Can I still use my old retainers?

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.

How long do I have to wear my retainer for my teeth to go back?

Most often, our orthodontist will recommend you wear your retainers for 12 hours per day for the first 3 months, then sleeping hours after that for as long as you want your teeth to remain straight. This is to ensure your teeth do not begin to shift back into their original position.

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.

How long do you have to wear retainers after braces?

These retainers should be worn full-time for at least one year after your braces are removed. The orthodontist will make the determination for the length of time a retainer is worn based upon the treatment he or she provided during the braces process.

Will retainers move teeth back?

Most retainers are meant to “retain” or hold the teeth in place. If there is mild shifting, then it is possible for retainers to shift the teeth back. If the shifting is more than mild, then there are always minor retreatment options such as active retainers or Invisalign Express.

What type of retainer after braces?

A dental retainer is a device that fits over or behind your teeth to keep them in position. These appliances are most often used after treatment with braces to maintain the changes made to your teeth once braces have been removed. Retaining devices can be made from clear plastic, metal wire, or a combination of the two.

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