{"id":7,"date":"2022-09-29T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wittorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=7"},"modified":"2022-11-01T15:21:12","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T15:21:12","slug":"how-long-you-will-wear-your-clearcorrect-retainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wittorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=7","title":{"rendered":"Wondering How Long You\u2019ll Wear Your Retainer After ClearCorrect\u00ae? Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Despite the popularity of orthodontic treatment, there is a common misconception: that braces can straighten your teeth indefinitely. Unfortunately, that\u2019s not the case. While treatments like ClearCorrect\u00ae<\/a> can effectively (and discreetly!) guide your teeth into their properly aligned positions, it is possible for a phenomenon known as \u201corthodontic relapse\u201d to occur. Don\u2019t worry, that\u2019s where your ClearCorrect\u00ae retainer comes in! To learn how long you\u2019ll need to wear it, as well as how to care for it, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, How Long Do You Need to Wear Your ClearCorrect\u00ae Retainer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After investing your valuable time and money into Invisalign, the last thing you want is for your teeth to begin to drift back into their previous positions. Immediately following your ClearCorrect\u00ae treatment, your orthodontist may recommend wearing your retainer as much as possible while your teeth \u201cset\u201d in place. From there, you\u2019ll be given the green light to wear it solely at night. For optimal results, it\u2019s recommended that you make this a lifelong practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Do Retainers Typically Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, retainers last anywhere from 5-10 years. Of course, the exact lifespan of yours will depend on several important factors, including the material yours is made of. Additionally, how you care for it will play a role. You\u2019ll know it\u2019s time to have it replaced when it cracks, it has noticeable calcium buildup, it no longer fits, or it gets misplaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Tips for Keeping Your Retainer Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, maintaining your retainer isn\u2019t too complicated. In fact, all it takes is adding a few additional steps to your oral hygiene routine! Here are some best practices to help keep yours nice and clean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n