Congratulations on getting your braces off or finishing your clear aligners! You’re finally enjoying your new straight smile. Now comes the important next step: wearing a retainer. If you’re asking yourself how long do you have to wear a retainer, you’re one of many since it’s one of the most asked questions after orthodontic treatment. The short answer is that you should wear your retainer for as long as you want your teeth to stay straight. Now, that doesn’t mean 24/7 foreve...

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