How Long Should I Wear A Retainer For After Braces? | Premier Orthodontics

If you’re finally done with braces or Invisalign treatment, you may be wondering how long you have to wear a retainer. You may also be curious about just how long a single retainer is expected to last.
The short answer is that there are different types of retainers and each one has its own set of unique advantages and disadvantages. In this video, we’ll get into the specifics about what you should know when it comes to how long you need to wear retainers and how long you can expect your specific retainer to last.
To learn more about Invisalign or Braces check out the following articles on our website:
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Orthodontic Retainers: What To Expect After Braces Come Off?
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What Is The Best Age For Braces For Kids:
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10 Reasons Why Kids Need Braces:
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Invisalign Vs. Braces
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A Guide To The Cost of Braces & Invisalign:
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  • @neilknightley4703
    @neilknightley47032 жыл бұрын

    How lucky are some people with perfect teeth and never having to go through the braces journey

  • @ASHNAY9

    @ASHNAY9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very very true !!!

  • @aminashukri116

    @aminashukri116

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pls tell them 😭

  • @fabianmarcoschau

    @fabianmarcoschau

    2 жыл бұрын

    DAMN GENOS, was a long time ago when I had a Genos pfp myself, is so rare finding ppl that also have Genos as favorite male anime character🔥🔥🔥

  • @datta123ify

    @datta123ify

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @idkyolo988

    @idkyolo988

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had perfect teeth, but I sucked my thumb I was the cause of this.😭

  • @iAmShenaG
    @iAmShenaG Жыл бұрын

    After 2.5 amazing years of wearing adult braces, they were finally removed by my orthodontist. I was instructed to wear my retainers 24hrs a day; only removing them to eat and/or drink non-water fluids. I’ve been wearing my retainers faithfully for 6mos now and I can finally wear them only at night, however, I will continue wearing them throughout the day and night for another year or 2 before only wearing them at night, and my orthodontist is okay with my decision to continue wearing them for 24hrs a day. I don’t want any opportunity of my teeth shifting back to it’s original location. I love my new smile!

  • @knowingtruthisbliss2717

    @knowingtruthisbliss2717

    Жыл бұрын

  • @vandrosia

    @vandrosia

    Жыл бұрын

    What retainer type do you have and how much did it cost?

  • @davidellis567

    @davidellis567

    Жыл бұрын

    You should only wear them at night. You're passed the point of needing to wear them all day. That crucial stage was in the first couple months. Your teeth will not be able to shift back if you wear them for eight hours during sleep. Don't over do it, you're not enjoying the benefits of getting your braces off if you're gonna still wear a retainer 24/7 for two more years. Also the wear and tear of wearing a retainer in public and having to take them out in pubic is more of a hassle than actually having braces. You spent all that money on braces, please reap the benefits of finally getting them off.

  • @ahmetsaid7997

    @ahmetsaid7997

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you please tell me about if your teeth move if you don't wear the retainers for couple of days after you had the retainers for 6 months?

  • @reginaschwartz4524

    @reginaschwartz4524

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ahmetsaid7997 Same story here. The reason why I had to wear braces is because I did not remove my left upper and lower wisdom teeth when I was young. I am wearing retainers now , but just had my wisdom teeth removed, I am talking less of a month having my braces taken off. I couldn’t wear my retainers for about 4 days, the 5th day they felt tight but I am good now. Next day, they just felt right. My orthodontist instructed me to wear my retainers 24 hrs a day except while eating. Then, next 4 months, wear them 2/3s of a day, 16 hrs and then only at night for a year. I’m thinking to wear them every night maybe for 2 years instead, they don’t bother me.

  • @stirazvv
    @stirazvv4 ай бұрын

    This orthodontist is the most perfect person in the world to ever explain anything! From his diction to his mouth movements, sound of his voice to his body language, 50 minutes of knowledge condensed in 5 minutes without any loss of information, this person should be studied by phychologists and AI models, for the next step in human communication evolution! I`m in awe!

  • @AFFTFOMSICHTS
    @AFFTFOMSICHTS2 жыл бұрын

    I had braces in 2002 when I was 14. I’m still wearing my retainers at night at 34. I’ve had them replaced since the originals bc I didn’t start wearing them at night regularly again since I noticed they slightly shifted but still are pretty straight. I had my dentist make me new retainers and have been wearing them at night since. I take off some nights but I try to wear them most nights.

  • @anilakhanmev2995

    @anilakhanmev2995

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is there any need to wear regularly??

  • @AFFTFOMSICHTS

    @AFFTFOMSICHTS

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anilakhanmev2995 you don’t have to wear them every single night but I’d say at least a week a month if you notice your teeth have been shifting. I don’t wear during the day ever.

  • @bombolisboys886

    @bombolisboys886

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AFFTFOMSICHTS do you your teeth ever get sore when you wake up? I got my braces off on The 18th of March and my teeth are sore, I googled it, it says its normal, which I would expect since whenever wearing latex rubber bands after a while of not wearing them would make my teeth sore, but I wonder since you wear it night only, do you wake up with a sore mouth, I have to wear mine for a month straight all day except when eating and brushing teeth

  • @cecemorame3786

    @cecemorame3786

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bombolisboys886 it shouldn't make your mouth sore but if you wake up, take your retainers off and try to eat something your teeth would feel weird but other then that it shouldn't be sore 😊

  • @juanzocool574

    @juanzocool574

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AFFTFOMSICHTS how long you wearing braces?

  • @Ghxul__
    @Ghxul__3 жыл бұрын

    Just got essix retainer after 3 years with braces and this video explains everything 👍

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helps 👍

  • @xxfisherxxdonut7858
    @xxfisherxxdonut78583 жыл бұрын

    This is really informative and you were really detailed with your explanation. My favorite were the different types of retainers. Thank you! This was interesting

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @kepo364

    @kepo364

    Жыл бұрын

    detailed? yes. but he beats around the bush too much

  • @braydengc1762
    @braydengc17623 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting braces off soon kinda makes me sad that I have to wear a retainer my whole life now, but after a couple months if I can just wear them at night I’m 100% of with that

  • @Amuzeraa

    @Amuzeraa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Let's embrace the journey ✈️✨

  • @jayforprez

    @jayforprez

    Жыл бұрын

    I just got my braces and I thought it was a permanent solution. I had no idea that retainer would be compulsory afterwards. So I'm very very disappointed

  • @kaniyamyers

    @kaniyamyers

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jayforprez same

  • @jayforprez

    @jayforprez

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kaniyamyers Sigh. I'm not sure what to do now. Hbu?

  • @KQuinn672

    @KQuinn672

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Amuzeraa love the pun " embrace" 🙂

  • @aidamoore153
    @aidamoore1533 жыл бұрын

    I've had bottom bonded retainer for 20yrs.. Love it. We to get a top bonded retainer at Premier. Love it. I didn't know teeth can still move after having braces🤔

  • @aquamarine2416

    @aquamarine2416

    2 жыл бұрын

    teeth move as you aged, even if you have straight teeth,

  • @KittyGothXO
    @KittyGothXO3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this information,my daughter is so hard headed she just got her braces off and not wearing her retainers like she should. I'm going to show her this video. If she don't listen I'm going to bust her in the head.

  • @ShayHFamilyVlogs

    @ShayHFamilyVlogs

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @tanyale5642

    @tanyale5642

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @shinobukochou1044

    @shinobukochou1044

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lollll

  • @zoremi1247

    @zoremi1247

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol😹

  • @SunnyMoonwilluploadin

    @SunnyMoonwilluploadin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lolllll! So did your daughter listen?

  • @naveenkumarsr7847
    @naveenkumarsr78473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info doctor, you cleared my confusion, iam coming here especially for Hawley retainer,iam subscribing you now

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    We are glad you got the clarity you needed! Thanks for the sub!

  • @julzijones
    @julzijones3 жыл бұрын

    This video is pretty informative and beening wearing retainer every night

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! and keep it up!

  • @truthtrust9365

    @truthtrust9365

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics Doctor my bracess removed 5day, I will get my retainers in 2days I m getting small gaps between my teeth can you please tell me will retainers close my gaps?

  • @truthtrust9365

    @truthtrust9365

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics please give me any suggestion, Im so scared😰

  • @vinaya5682

    @vinaya5682

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@truthtrust9365 yeah it will but for some ppl it may take a while (less than 1mnth!)

  • @vinaya5682

    @vinaya5682

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@truthtrust9365 I see u wrote this 5months ago.. Could you pls let me know how ur experience was? Will the gap went away after using retainer? If so how lng it took?

  • @80sdenim
    @80sdenim3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the informative video, I will be calling actually about a replacement 👍 😀

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

  • @tabitha1017
    @tabitha1017 Жыл бұрын

    I have both the permanent and clear retainer on both the top and bottom. I wore Invisalign for one and a half years to fix a overbite and a gap between the two front teeth. My teeth were in pretty good shape before hand. The over bite seemed like a very tedious job. usually with a gap I was told that both the permeant and clear retainer are redemanded due to easy shifting.

  • @jonte7789

    @jonte7789

    Жыл бұрын

    how long do you have to wear your permanent retainer for?

  • @mohamednabehgaming1060

    @mohamednabehgaming1060

    5 ай бұрын

    same thing i have thim both on the top

  • @mizukinati0n
    @mizukinati0n Жыл бұрын

    THE PEOPLE WHO GOT PERFECT TEETH ARE SO LUCKY! They dont have to go through all this and also they save moneyyy. I gotta get braces this year. Still my parents are like " dO yOu nEed Em ThAt mUch ? " Yes I do. I dont want to have my teeth in all the positions. I want my teeth to be normal looking.

  • @Chirubuni

    @Chirubuni

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck!!

  • @YTuser854
    @YTuser8542 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion it's worth it for confidence.

  • @sauravtailor5935
    @sauravtailor59352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing information about retainers.

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @followthesun2115
    @followthesun2115 Жыл бұрын

    I wore Invisalign (plastic) retainers for 10 years. The bottom retainers lasted longer than the top retainers b/c the top required more bending to remove it. The extra stress caused it to crack after about 18 months. The bottom retainers lasted twice as long.

  • @A.R.Shahan

    @A.R.Shahan

    Жыл бұрын

    Does it still hurt while putting on retainers or getting them off? Or does it only hurt the first couple of days?

  • @brendaflex9265
    @brendaflex92653 ай бұрын

    Well explained. Thank you doc This scares me more having to think that If I want to get Invisalign I will need to wear retainers all my life 😢.

  • @mochiimilk3924
    @mochiimilk39243 жыл бұрын

    I commented for the giveaway!! I think that retainers are very interesting, i hope I can manage one after I get it

  • @antwanpreston987
    @antwanpreston9873 жыл бұрын

    Lost my retainer and now I got to wait 5 days for a appointment to get a new one. Already had them for 3months and dentist recommended me to wear them just at night now. Is there anything I should worry about and is there any secondary option I can do for the time being?

  • @JAYSCHANNELjayschannel
    @JAYSCHANNELjayschannel3 жыл бұрын

    So you mean to tell me I pay all this money to get my teeth straight just wear a retainer for the rest of my life 🥲

  • @cristyalvarado9023

    @cristyalvarado9023

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought it will be only for 2 years I even hear it from another orthodontic 🤔🤔🤔

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately nothing on our body ever stops moving - including our teeth. The only way to guarantee that your teeth stay in position is to have a retainer for life. SOME people's teeth may stay stable, but other's teeth will shift. There's really no way to know who's teeth will be stable, so if you like straight teeth then you'll want to wear your retainers long-term. Hope that helps!

  • @jadeg4341

    @jadeg4341

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cristyalvarado9023 My ortho told me I had to wear my retainer all day the first 24 hours. Then after, only at night when I go to bed, to me it’s worth it.

  • @12345678910111213955

    @12345678910111213955

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cristyalvarado9023 That's not true. I had worn for nearly 4 years 8 months. I had decided not to wear this plastic retainer anymore then front teeth shift. Other teeth are still intact. I had been to ortho and he told me I have to wear braces again. Its expensive about $2500 for single arch.

  • @12345678910111213955

    @12345678910111213955

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics You are right Dr.

  • @williamnguyen2222
    @williamnguyen22222 жыл бұрын

    i wish dentist find the new way for retainer because it’s so inconvenient , if i have to wear it most of the time even when i took my braces out it’s like i still wearing the braces 😅 i hope they can put the retainer underneath the root of the teeth or invisible retainer

  • @babyg3441
    @babyg34412 жыл бұрын

    Wore braces for 7 years. Man what a journey now I wear my essix at night. I lost them for a few weeks noticed a slight shift panicked but got them again thankfully. To anyone about to wear clear retainers. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE!!! Please take good care of them

  • @aquamarine2416

    @aquamarine2416

    2 жыл бұрын

    7 years is too much! why so many?

  • @babyg3441

    @babyg3441

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aquamarine2416 I moved and switched dentist took hella long for us to find a new one. My wire broke too so it added to the time, but I’m finally free

  • @aquamarine2416

    @aquamarine2416

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@babyg3441 wow, demn I had mine for 3 years I couldn't stand them in my mouth , I can't imagine 7 years that way too much time.

  • @babyg3441

    @babyg3441

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aquamarine2416 yeah it definitely was not fun lol especially getting them tightened

  • @aquamarine2416

    @aquamarine2416

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@babyg3441 its a massive torture , we endure! Thanks for reading my comment, have a blessed day!

  • @elle_xoxox
    @elle_xoxox2 ай бұрын

    now on month 19/24 and I'm so happy! I cannot wait for braces to come off and my retainer to come on!

  • @sharwilshinde4942
    @sharwilshinde49423 жыл бұрын

    I am going to start braces treatment AGAIN after 5 years only because I didn’t used retainers😪

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    don’t worry you’re not alone, lots of patients get braces a second time - just make sure to wear your retainers so you don’t have to do it a third time. 👍

  • @michaelobillo2982

    @michaelobillo2982

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics Doc I'm wearing retainer only for 1 year because I took mri I used permanent retainer. What should I do Doc? Almost 7 mons not wearing reatainer..

  • @mendishade

    @mendishade

    3 жыл бұрын

    How long have you been using retainers after they moved again?

  • @sharwilshinde4942

    @sharwilshinde4942

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mendishade i guess i used retainers for 1-2 months and then i stopped so my teeth shifted to the original position this was 5 years ago now I’m doing the whole treatment again

  • @Mrchatdoks

    @Mrchatdoks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello, did you get braces again ? If so how did you had them for ?

  • @Cakehyderabad
    @Cakehyderabad3 жыл бұрын

    *i am so used to wearing retainers at night that it feels weird when i try to sleep without having retainers in my mouth* 😆 i have been wearing them since 7 years

  • @Zhwan_deniz

    @Zhwan_deniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you had any problem with shifting your teeth in this 7 years period?

  • @Cakehyderabad

    @Cakehyderabad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Zhwan_deniz no movement at all! i earlier used to wear clear plastic retainers but after they broke i got metal retainers, metal ones are much better in keeping teeth in the place. note: i wore them 24/7 for first 1.5 year and then every night thereafter

  • @Zhwan_deniz

    @Zhwan_deniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have had my first appointment i may ho for reveal aligners, I didn’t know that i have to wear retainers for my rest life my Dentist told me that, But i may go for permanent retainer

  • @Cakehyderabad

    @Cakehyderabad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Zhwan_deniz if u take permanent fixed retainers there is a chance of them breaking when u chew on something hard.

  • @priyankasikari1345

    @priyankasikari1345

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Cakehyderabad can't I use only clear retainers for rest of my life? Will it create spacing.. ?And also, did you get 4 tooth extracted?

  • @TheHummingBirdJaiye
    @TheHummingBirdJaiye3 жыл бұрын

    Love this🥰

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @natabarsahoo9014
    @natabarsahoo90142 жыл бұрын

    Sir I have extraction case 4 teeth and I am using retainers for 3 years and I am happy that my teeth are in proper position where the active treatment was completed . But when I am not using retainers for a single day. I feel my teeth is moving so plz tell me how long I will use it.

  • @Zhwan_deniz
    @Zhwan_deniz3 жыл бұрын

    For you guys which type of retainer is the best? 🙂 Permeated retainer sounds good but it may broke when you bite something thick lol

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question Zhwan! Honestly it depends from patient to patient. At our office we tend to give our patients both types for the best results. Hope that helps!

  • @komaldadhich978

    @komaldadhich978

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics both types means?

  • @nathanielpillar8012

    @nathanielpillar8012

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@komaldadhich978 I'm guessing he means the bonded retainer, and a clear retainer. I'm not sure why they do this, but my orthodontist recommended the same

  • @Tennababy

    @Tennababy

    11 ай бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics can you have Both a bonded/permanent retainer And a transparent night one on at once? how does that work

  • @saijia5281
    @saijia52813 жыл бұрын

    Can I wear permenant retainer later if I don't want to use clear retainer anymore?

  • @aasthashrivastava4351
    @aasthashrivastava43512 жыл бұрын

    I don't want to wear retainers my whole life so.

  • @yoanna031190
    @yoanna0311903 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the helpful video, very helpful! A had my braces removed 2 months ago and I have permanent retainers on top and bottom teeth and also a clear one on the top which I wear every night. I am not trying to escape the homework, but are my teeth going to be stable enough with only the permanent ones, or if after some time I can wear the clear one like 5 nights per week? And also should I be worried that I am not wearing a clear retainer also on my bottom teeth? I feel like it would be very uncomfortable to wear it on both.

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad the video helped. For most, you can start wearing your clear retainer every other night after 6 months as long as you still have your permanent retainers in place. You don't want to go too long without wear the retainer or your back teeth could potentially shift or move. Its normal to have just an upper removable retainer - for most cases the top teeth will hold the bottom teeth in alignment, so as long as you continue to wear the upper retainer the lower arch should be fine as well.

  • @yoanna031190

    @yoanna031190

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics That was very helpful to know. Thank you so much for your response! :)

  • @ummeaymen6733
    @ummeaymen67333 жыл бұрын

    very informative👍🏻

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jaybland9112
    @jaybland91123 жыл бұрын

    not asking for medical advice but a general question regarding Howley Retainer with Hydrax finger spring. Can an 8 yr old get such a retainer to fix a misaligned upper incisor tooth. No braces. Want to try the retainer first. I know every case is different but can an 8 yr old use a Howley retainer before considering braces?

  • @luvkumar5096
    @luvkumar50963 жыл бұрын

    Can I use lingual wire instead of removable retainer ?

  • @marioguereca
    @marioguereca11 ай бұрын

    You’re telling me I have to wear clear containers at night FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. Dude I’ve worn braces for 3 years to not have anything on my teeth and now I have to do this FOREVER? I don’t know how others feel about this but I feel like that’s a total cliffhanger since I thought I were getting braces off. ALSO the clear retainers are so expensive I don’t have enough money to buy another pair if these run out.

  • @mrnobody________

    @mrnobody________

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah man If I known this before putting braces I would never have done that

  • @ken_kaneki_231

    @ken_kaneki_231

    5 ай бұрын

    True😭😭

  • @Aurora-bv1ys

    @Aurora-bv1ys

    4 ай бұрын

    That's something no one tells you about braces. But it is still much better than crooked teeth. All you have to do is to wear one at night. I had braces for 6 years. I developed some scarring in the inside of my mouth due to biting the inner cheek at night while sleeping. Food still gets stuck inbetween the gaps and I can't eat anything that is too spicy because it burns. The thing about us is that the pain never ends (sounds cringe I know). All this because of my own bad chewing habits like open mouth chewing and bad nutrition since I was a kid.

  • @mrnobody________

    @mrnobody________

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Aurora-bv1ys do you have throat pain while waking up?

  • @Aurora-bv1ys

    @Aurora-bv1ys

    4 ай бұрын

    @@mrnobody________ not exactly, the pain i was talking about was while eating, if it is spicy, I start tearing up because it feels like it's burning. This also happens when I eat fast. I understand your hunch, I once looked this up and it said I might have globus pharyngeus. But it genuinely doesn't feel like a throat issue.

  • @dps6198
    @dps6198 Жыл бұрын

    A permanent retainer are just braces on the inside of the tooth row instead of the outside. I can only imagine how difficult it might be to keep those teeth clean with a metal rod permanently fixed to those teeth. I was told by my orthodontist that I need to wear my retainers at night. So I'll opt for the Hawley retainer since I only need wear them at night.

  • @iamkabi

    @iamkabi

    Жыл бұрын

    I asked my orthodontist today and he told me even if l choose the night retainer l still must wear permanent. It just sound scary l can’t imagine living with a metal forever

  • @kimmnm4859
    @kimmnm48592 жыл бұрын

    Hi there I was wondering if you guys could help me. I'm about to have my braces removed and I'm scared that my treatment isn't finished. The ortho put all the brackets on the teeth except for the very back third molars. Now the second molars which were basically the anchor brackets have shifted towards my tongue in the same position on my top jaw as in my bottom jaw. Any advice or suggestions on what happened?

  • @paruchurisumangali8100
    @paruchurisumangali81002 жыл бұрын

    Doctor I had 4tooth extracted.now braces are removed.permanent retainer is placed at top and bottom and using clear retainer also for upper teeth.My doubt do I need to use permanent retainer for lifetime? and also what is the process of using clear retainer.

  • @mieko1221
    @mieko1221 Жыл бұрын

    I just got my braces off a few days ago and I have the second retainer top and bottom.Not my choice I prefer the fixed permanent retainers I'm already use to having metal in my mouth so way not it's more convenient.I just have to convince my orthodontist to give me what I want.

  • @Aisha_Nasrin
    @Aisha_Nasrin2 жыл бұрын

    You said the word retainer like a hundred times😂 but the video was helpful, thanks!

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know! Thank you!

  • @ranjeetkaur3223
    @ranjeetkaur3223 Жыл бұрын

    My bottom wire retainer got removed bc of breaking all the time due to hard bite, my dentist got annoyed coz of me breaking it all the time, he finally removed it after 10 months, is there any complications that I have to take care of??? It's been 2 months since I got it removed. Haven't seen any difference tho.

  • @jadeg4341
    @jadeg43413 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I already have my retainers. One of my central incisors tooth is slightly longer than the other one. Do I need to have another retainer made If I have that one tooth filed down slightly?

  • @Lola-pm5mw

    @Lola-pm5mw

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm guessing not because the root and rest of the tooth is intact and will be held in place and so will still fit in the retainer and not move

  • @edpie202
    @edpie2023 жыл бұрын

    During the first few months with clear retainers, do you wear it 24/7? Like even during eating? Or do you only wear them when you’re not eating

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    You will want to remove your clear retainers when eating and brushing

  • @Fruit_bee
    @Fruit_bee8 ай бұрын

    I feel that I need support group for retainers because I can’t imagine myself having to deal with it till the rest of the days on earth

  • @Chad-pi5if

    @Chad-pi5if

    Ай бұрын

    Everything seems difficult in the begining but as time passea u get used to it. I am currently on my braces journey but can't wait to see myself to the other side.

  • @12345678910111213955
    @123456789101112139553 жыл бұрын

    You talked very fast other than that video was absolutely fantastic.

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @hiya511
    @hiya511 Жыл бұрын

    Wish my orthodontist when I was younger told me retainers are for life 😅

  • @majaliainting4095
    @majaliainting40952 жыл бұрын

    Hi doctor I have a question, my dentist told me to wear my retainers 8 hrs a day is that oki?

  • @DeladisKythera
    @DeladisKythera2 жыл бұрын

    Oh great, so my orthodontist told me to only wear the retainers full time for the first week after I had my braces removed. Then 10 hours a day. Did I not wear mine enough??? (I have a Hawley retainer, a fixed retainer on my upper front teeth and Invisalign plastic retainers.)

  • @marcuspalmer2981
    @marcuspalmer29813 жыл бұрын

    Does the orthodontist choose which retainers I get or can I choose? Because personal I'd rather have the removable retainer/plastic retainer than the fixed retainer.

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every office is different, but generally if you have a preference the orthodontist can usually get you the retainer of your choice. There are some instances that getting a fixed retainer is highly recommended, and you'll have to ask your orthodontist specifically about your teeth.

  • @skdab0297
    @skdab02973 жыл бұрын

    Hi, what do you recommend the type of retainers i should wear? And also, before i had my permanent braces, i wore type 2 retainers. I don't really understand why i have a retainer before my permanent ones and how all my friends had permanent braces straight away. Is this beacause of the way my teeth are shaped? Could you explain that to me?

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are appliances that look like retainers that you can wear when you're young and they can help guide your permanent teeth into a better position. It sounds like you may have had this type of appliance before braces. Not everyone needs this type of early treatment with a removable appliance, and some doctors recommend just doing braces and skipping any type of removable appliance before braces. There are lots of ways to move teeth :)

  • @skdab0297

    @skdab0297

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PremierOrthodontics Thank you!

  • @sofluffyunicorn
    @sofluffyunicorn3 жыл бұрын

    Do I have to bring my retainer to the dentist when my cavity is filled to see if the retainer still fits I think it's important to check if it still fits well so the dentist can adjust the filling to my retainer? I' haven't found an answer on this topic. Thank you

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s a good idea. If it’s a small filling the retainer usually will still fit well. If it’s a large filling or crown you may need to remake the retainer.

  • @Lulum18
    @Lulum18 Жыл бұрын

    When i wear my plastic retainers I fell a little hurt they pressure on my teeth is it okey?

  • @samrawitbelay113
    @samrawitbelay1132 жыл бұрын

    hey, I had my braces taken out about 4 years ago and I have been wearing my retainers ever since, but recently due to some personal issues i could prioritize that and haven't been using my retainer, but now my retainer does seem to fit. what should I do?

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s probably best to get new retainers. 👍

  • @mrym912
    @mrym9122 жыл бұрын

    Nighttime for lifetime!😭😭😭😭 it makes me cry

  • @gigisvideos
    @gigisvideos Жыл бұрын

    What is the difference between a retainer and a night guard?

  • @Neeta12316
    @Neeta12316 Жыл бұрын

    Pls someone tell me shall we use it forever ?? I'm crying as i m unable to talk aslo 🥺🥺😭it's my first day with retainer

  • @nanditakb3928
    @nanditakb3928Ай бұрын

    Watching this I dont want to go through this for lifetime

  • @lucija3304
    @lucija33043 жыл бұрын

    Hi doctor, I have a question.. I just took braces off and am wearing retainer, but I have one wedding soon (10 days after taking off braces). Would it be big problem if I don't wear retainer for one whole day (12 Hours minimum)?

  • @11_aryamansingh

    @11_aryamansingh

    3 жыл бұрын

    No there won't be any problem jut make sure you continue wearing those retainers after marriage. Only thing is retainers just don't let teeth shift back which requires time. I didn't wore my retainers for an year but now i am. Ther was change but after 1 week it got all okay so just don't worry and go ahead and enjoy the wedding.

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should be fine to leave the retainers out for 12 hours - not a problem :) Just make sure you don't go multiple days without retainers and you shouldn't have to worry about anything moving or shifting.

  • @Luison40
    @Luison40 Жыл бұрын

    This is weird, all the people I know that have a perfect smile and had braces years ago none of them wears a retainer at all, I had never heard that thing had to be worn for life.

  • @socialmediag5485

    @socialmediag5485

    Жыл бұрын

    How long did they go with no braces and no teeth shifting? Are they older? Lik 30+Or younger

  • @waifu4real852
    @waifu4real852 Жыл бұрын

    I have a plastic retainer for my top teeth as well with a permenant one on the top and bottom. Do I still need to wear the plastic one after a year?

  • @fsdx416
    @fsdx416 Жыл бұрын

    Is it bad that I didn't wear them all day the first few months and straight away wore them at night only? My clear retainers don't look invisible at all. They're full of bubbles due to the not very neat looking moulds my dentist made.

  • @supanneef.4028
    @supanneef.40283 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video! I was diagnosed with class II (with crooked/clouded bottom teeth). The braced was removed on 5/26/21 and I had to sign the Clear Plastic Retainer(Your 1st one) agreement/instructions. One of the instructions states that I wear only at Night time. I also was told to wear only about 8-10 hrs/day. If wearing both Night & Day time will effect my bite. So, I'm confused now. Please advise would be much appreciate. Thank you.

  • @superlevgameing645

    @superlevgameing645

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lucky I will get my braces of maybe in 2023 or 2022

  • @oscarbanks3810

    @oscarbanks3810

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey is your teeth still in Straight position?

  • @supanneef.4028

    @supanneef.4028

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oscarbanks3810 yes, also I m still wearing the retainers but mostly at night.

  • @oscarbanks3810

    @oscarbanks3810

    Жыл бұрын

    @@supanneef.4028 Hey, thanks for the reply. Initially after the treatment, Where you told to wear clear retainer 24/7 for six months. Because personally I did but my bite has been affected, and now am wearing it the clear retainer for 12 hrs as I was told but still am seeing a small gap coming on my upper teeth.

  • @uni_r2008

    @uni_r2008

    Жыл бұрын

    I am getting my braces on the 15th of June it’s soon

  • @brian8389
    @brian83892 жыл бұрын

    I remember I lost my retainer and told them I lost them. My orthodontists receptionist then proceeded schedule me an appointment for 4 weeks after I lost them and got them a week later.

  • @palanoolho
    @palanoolho2 жыл бұрын

    I have Permanent Retainer, but I also use the Hawley Retainer every night and I just ask my orthodontic to make me Clear plastic retainers. But the one I still use the most is the Hawley Retainer.

  • @iamkabi

    @iamkabi

    Жыл бұрын

    What is the need of hawley retainer test you have permanent? Just asking

  • @m.6931
    @m.69312 жыл бұрын

    Hi doc, what if after braces I will get veneers and dont want to use retainers, is that ok?

  • @yas1467
    @yas14672 жыл бұрын

    is it normal for your bite to not be the same in retainers vs without them on? my bite looks like an open bite when I have my retainers in but looks good without the retainers

  • @rachela9164

    @rachela9164

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine too, I guess cus the retainers are thick and make up for the space in between the teeth. The plastic ones right?

  • @believeyourself92
    @believeyourself92 Жыл бұрын

    I had braces junior and senior year in high school. After wearing them for a year and a half I wore my retainers for a year and half to prevent my teeth from shifting. I stopped wearing them because I had skin problems. Once it started to clear my teeth shifted a little bit and ended up with a gap between my upper teeth but not as much as bigger before I had braces. Would I have to wear metal braces again or just wear the retainers?

  • @DcenTisLive

    @DcenTisLive

    Жыл бұрын

    I am facing the same concern.

  • @daniellenelson8222

    @daniellenelson8222

    Жыл бұрын

    if you wear the same retainers again it wont fit properly, iguess its worth a shot but ihad really slight shifting & got braces all over again, having had them twice. its a retreat for me & estimated time is 8 months

  • @Skeletron_Prime_1
    @Skeletron_Prime_18 ай бұрын

    I have clear retainers and permanent retainers

  • @user-xq5ss4jd6p
    @user-xq5ss4jd6p2 жыл бұрын

    I took off my braces 6 months ago... There after I wore metal retainer 24/7 for 6 months bt because of my retainer there is excess pressured applied on my teeth... Now my 2nd incisors teeth are displaced from its normal position.... What should I do?????

  • @luvkumar5096
    @luvkumar50963 жыл бұрын

    Do I have to wear first two retainers (you mentioned) or I can choose to wear permanent retainer for life time ?

  • @sharwilshinde4942

    @sharwilshinde4942

    3 жыл бұрын

    The doctor will suggest you retainers according to your treatment

  • @Defury8285
    @Defury82858 ай бұрын

    If you don't wear your retainer say after 3 months after braces are removed will teeth just go back to the original position pre braces or do you risk them getting worse than they were to start with?

  • @atom-real
    @atom-real3 жыл бұрын

    I get my braces off in a month and have had em for 2 years and now I have to wear my retainers to keep them straight... I can live with that if they are able to be taken out of my mouth, I’m 13 years old turning 14, can I use I Invisalign?

  • @Rin-cj2de

    @Rin-cj2de

    3 жыл бұрын

    depends on how bad your teeth are. It works on mild misalignment. But if you're teeth are severely misaligned you'll need traditional braces. Permanent retainer are nice it's just a single wire going over your teeth. Better than taking them off and putting them on again and again

  • @maddie6321

    @maddie6321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Rin-cj2de I mean two years of traditional braces should have put her teeth in a better place right? So i am sure she can use Invisalign.

  • @diekartoffelderweisheit5106
    @diekartoffelderweisheit5106 Жыл бұрын

    I got an expose and bond, I only got braces to make space for my baby tooth, since my teeth were fine before will a retainer be necessary after my tooth comes down?

  • @chaserubin
    @chaserubin2 жыл бұрын

    bro is thee retainer wizzard

  • @ericawalker7695
    @ericawalker7695 Жыл бұрын

    I have to wear these retainers forever?! Oh.....😮‍💨

  • @alharethclashroyalemore8470
    @alharethclashroyalemore84703 жыл бұрын

    damn i get my braces removed next month and I did not expect to have to wear retainers my whole life. Great video though!

  • @PremierOrthodontics

    @PremierOrthodontics

    3 жыл бұрын

    You only have to wear your retainer as long as you want your teeth to be straight 👍

  • @laneymae732

    @laneymae732

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's honestly not that bad, I got my braces off in 2015 and I still wear it every night!

  • @nafisakhan5891

    @nafisakhan5891

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@laneymae732 How much do you have to pay for retainers and how long do your retainers last?? Please tell me

  • @taminasnuka9349

    @taminasnuka9349

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nafisakhan5891 the retainer last based on how well you care for them. My orthodontist said to brush the retainer each night (no toothpaste, just with cold water and a toothbrush) and as long as you don’t lose them or break them you should be good. Replacement can cost up to a few hundred dollars so make sure you make them last as long as you can

  • @zomboyip0765
    @zomboyip0765 Жыл бұрын

    I ain’t wearing that my whole life lol

  • @boo8201
    @boo82012 жыл бұрын

    i haven't worn the retainers i got from after braces in around 4 or 5 months. I tried them on and they still manage to fit but my bottom row have shifted places a fair bit. Can i correct them with my current retainers?

  • @adrienmateo549

    @adrienmateo549

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m in the same situation. In another comment he said it was best to get a new one

  • @TOOBA_QUEEN
    @TOOBA_QUEEN Жыл бұрын

    Usually retainers necessary to put for lifetime or couple of months? My 4 wisdom teeth would get extract after that scaling then braces procedure,then Retainers OMG how long will it take so I'll feel free😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Enimoni_miniponi
    @Enimoni_miniponi Жыл бұрын

    I had 4 tooth extension..now my braces journey end and my doctor recommends to wear clear retainer..my question is if i don't wear my retainer is there any chance to get gap in my losing tooth

  • @vikilevi770
    @vikilevi7702 жыл бұрын

    But if all the life of the teeth did not move why would they move after the period of adjustment of the gums as you explained?

  • @DingusSquatfordJr.
    @DingusSquatfordJr.Ай бұрын

    My orthodontics told me that I will wear a pair of these throughout my life on my second last visit : (.

  • @mohammadhabdulrehan4107
    @mohammadhabdulrehan41076 ай бұрын

    Do i need to keep these retainers on teeth through out the day for 24 hours or else any particular/ specific duration.?

  • @julla1416
    @julla141610 ай бұрын

    Great vid!!

  • @clouds7934
    @clouds7934 Жыл бұрын

    i got all 3 retainers! it feels super weird haha

  • @SleepyPlushy
    @SleepyPlushy Жыл бұрын

    I feel sorry for these people to wear retainers for the rest of their lives. I was almost come to getting braces

  • @pranavmittal9619
    @pranavmittal96192 жыл бұрын

    I have fixed retainers in upper jaw and plastic retainers in lower jaw because of delay in delivery of retainers it was not fit in upper jaw. Can anybody tell that if there was problem in future or not ? And i feel my teeth were came out during time interval of removing braces and wearing retainers what should I do now ?

  • @minsazyhra5892
    @minsazyhra5892 Жыл бұрын

    I got clear retainers but after a year and a half I’m noticing that I’ve started sleeping with my mouth open and my gums bleed with or without retainers. So just wanted to know if it’s normal or if someone else is going through it or if someone has a solution for it please..!

  • @ashhh7995
    @ashhh7995 Жыл бұрын

    Bro is there any chance to stop wearing retainers forever

  • @ABHI-le2fx
    @ABHI-le2fx8 ай бұрын

    I completed my braces last week and now the doctor gave me retainers, but my front teeth are getting a small gap like before treatment is it covered by a retainers

  • @Luison40
    @Luison40 Жыл бұрын

    How come you didn’t show us the one you were using at that moment? 👀

  • @milky485
    @milky48511 ай бұрын

    My bottom teeth are crooked because i dont have have enough room for them but my orthdentist said when my wisdom teeth comeout were gonna remove them so my teeth will have enough sapce do i need retainer after braces ? And for how long ?

  • @sexysegol3655
    @sexysegol36552 жыл бұрын

    Bruhhhhh i gotta hull this goofy retainer case everywhere for LIFE? 💀💀💀💀💀

  • @pickleboy1605
    @pickleboy16052 жыл бұрын

    My hawley retainers broke but just little what do i do?

  • @Patrick_RBX
    @Patrick_RBX Жыл бұрын

    i wear my retainers maybe for a couple months but then stopped because i hate it

  • @stutipandey2307
    @stutipandey23072 жыл бұрын

    I got my brases removed a day before.. I am wearing hawly retainer.. N my dr said to wear it for 8 month 24/7... Can i less the time from only night after few month

  • @pratibhapatil6093
    @pratibhapatil60932 жыл бұрын

    I have already done once, when I was in 21 year old,but now i sm 25 year old but created gap between my teeth..I feel uncomfortable..is that okay to wear braces again...one thing I got know it will be temporary.. what too do for permanent solution without having dis advantages.

  • @e4peace
    @e4peaceАй бұрын

    Why did my ortho tell me to wear my retainers only at night afterwards? Should i switch to day and night

  • @abirel-achouak7666
    @abirel-achouak76662 жыл бұрын

    but what if we dont wear them what happens