{"id":199,"date":"2022-11-26T02:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T02:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epospecialists.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2022-12-26T02:02:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-26T02:02:21","slug":"how-long-will-i-need-a-retainer-after-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epospecialists.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/26\/how-long-will-i-need-a-retainer-after-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Retainer After Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SetIf you chose Invisalign to fix your bite and alignment<\/a>, you\u2019ve made a smart decision for your smile. Nothing is more exciting than finishing the last aligner in your series. Although you\u2019re looking forward to not wearing aligners anymore, you\u2019re going to need a retainer to lock in your results. Don\u2019t worry, you won\u2019t have to wear it for as long as your aligners. Here\u2019s how long you can expect to need a retainer after finishing Invisalign.<\/p>\n

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Invisalign Works Differently Than Metal Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign differs from metal braces because it doesn\u2019t use brackets or wires. There\u2019s no tugging or pulling because clear aligners apply continual pressure to slowly move teeth into their best positions. In about 12 months, Invisalign can fix gaps, minor overcrowding, and bite issues. Wearing the aligners for 22 hours per day and switching to the next in the series on time prevents delays in reaching your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Retainer Keeps Your Teeth in Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A retainer is needed after orthodontic treatment to stop teeth from moving back into their previous positions. Although you\u2019ve finished your treatment, your bones and ligaments need time to adapt to the tooth movements to hold them in their new positions. Retainers come in many forms, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n