Completing Invisalign® treatment is an exciting achievement, but keeping your newly straightened smile in place requires ongoing care. Wearing a retainer after Invisalign is essential to prevent your teeth from gradually shifting back to their original positions, which can lead to further bite problems and potentially even the need to undergo orthodontic treatment again down the road. Below, our Fort Lauderdale dentist, Dr. Diana Tadros, explains why retainers are important and how long you can expect to wear one for after Invisalign.
Why Are Retainers Necessary?
Your teeth are held in place by ligaments that need time to settle after orthodontic treatment. Without a retainer, they may start to move, undoing your hard-earned progress. Dr. Tadros recommends wearing a retainer to maintain your beautifully aligned smile and protect your investment in Invisalign.
How Long Will I Need to Wear a Retainer?
Each patient’s needs are unique, but in most cases, full-time retainer wear is advised for the first few months after Invisalign. After this initial phase, Dr. Tadros typically recommends wearing your retainer at night indefinitely to keep your teeth in their ideal position.
Custom-Made Retainers with Digital Dentistry
Dr. Tadros is a leader in the field of digital dentistry, and she is committed to offering patients state-of-the-art treatments that are safe and effective. At her practice, she uses digital scanning, computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to custom-craft both Invisalign trays and post-treatment retainers in-office for superior comfort and convenience.
Ready to protect your Invisalign results? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Tadros at Beauty and the Teeth Dental in Fort Lauderdale today!
