Hi,
I've had my braces removed and wore a retainer for about 6 years now. About three months ago my retainer broke (the metal wire snapped) and I stopped wearing them. That was also the time I got my upper wisdom teeth removed.
I've made an appointment with my doctor to have my retainer remade. I'm just wonder will there be any permanent long term effect on my teeth because I didn't wear the retainer for 3 months?
How long does it take for teeth to be affected if you don't wear retainer?
Retainers are usually worn until the teeth are settled into their new position in the bone... have you been back to the orthodontist in the six years since the retainer was given to you?
I would think by now you may not even have to wear it...
:)
Reply:It depends on how fast your teeth move. I have seen some people hardly wear their retainers and their teeth are fine, and I've seen some people that go only one day without wearing a retainer and their teeth move within a few hours! Your doing the best thing by seeing your dentist to have new ones made. Once you get your new ones wear them all the time for the first couple of months and then you can reduce the wear to night time. Retainers are a forever thing. Its good to keep them forever so if you do feel if your teeth are ever moving, you can pop them back in and wear them for a little. I wear mine about once a week since I got mine off 2 years ago. Hope that helps!
Reply:Your teeth will be fine, I only wear mine maybe once a week..If they did move, once you start wearing it they will move right back. Just make sure to wear it a few times when you get it:)
Reply:I would not wait any longer to get the retainer remade. Long term effect should be minimal at this point in time. If you had not worn your old retainer for three months and then tried to put it in... it would be very tight because the teeth shift rather quickly. So, get it done ASAP and keep your beautiful smile... smiling!
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