{"id":204,"date":"2024-10-17T19:12:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T19:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowbendbraces.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2024-11-20T19:12:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T19:12:42","slug":"when-should-i-replace-my-retainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowbendbraces.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/17\/when-should-i-replace-my-retainer\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Replace My Retainer?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever completed any type of orthodontic treatment before, you may already be the proud owner of a retainer<\/a>. Retainers are used to maintain your orthodontic results. When you first get yours, you may need to wear it round the clock, but eventually you should be able to keep your teeth in alignment by just wearing it to bed. If you\u2019ve had yours for a while, you may be wondering when you may need to replace it. Here\u2019s how to tell if time is up for your orthodontic equipment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Retainer Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How long your retainer survives depends on many things, including on how often you need to wear it. The more frequently it is used, the sooner you could end up replacing it. That being said, even if you don\u2019t wear it often, if you don\u2019t take care of it, it won\u2019t last long, either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different types of retainers have different life expectancies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n