How long do you have to wear a retainer after an expander?

Immediately following treatment, you may be advised to wear your retainers for a minimum of 12 hours per day. Depending on how extensive the movement was, you may have to wear them up to 22 hours per day. After 6-12 months, you may be able to ease into wearing them only at night.

Do you need a retainer after palate expander?

Usually, we will want to use retainers whenever we do any orthodontic treatment, including after an expander. There are some instances where patients won’t need to wear retainers after an expander, but that is on a case by case basis and will be decided by the orthodontist for your unique condition and treatment.

What happens after palatal expander is removed?

If the expander is broken, dislodged or removed too early, the upper jaw expansion will relapse and the jaw will return back to the original size. This is why it is very important to follow the instructions given by your orthodontist with regard to care for your orthodontic appliances.

Should I wear my retainer after a long time?

The supportive tissues in your gums and jaws still need time to heal and solidify the results. Wearing a retainer after your treatment helps hold your teeth in their new positions as the rest of your mouth heals. In many cases, you’ll need to wear a retainer for the rest of your life for at least a few nights a week.

How long can I leave my retainer out to eat?

If you do not wear your retainers your teeth will move out of line. Your retainers should be worn full-time except for eating and drinking for the first 2 weeks after fitting. The retainers should then be worn 10 hours a day, most patients wear them at night. Please seat your retainer by pressing with your fingers.

What age is best for palate expander?

The ideal age for a child to get a palate expander is when they’re young, around 7 to 8 years old. The palate is forming rapidly, so it’s easier for orthodontists to reshape. The palate structure solidifies as children get older, usually around puberty, making it harder for it to widen.

Will palate expander change face?

Does Palatal Expander Change Face Shape? Palate expander will not make your face wider. However, if you have a facial asymmetry associated with posterior dental cross bite, then palatal expander can improve your facial asymmetry.

Do palatal expanders cause a gap?

During palatal expansion there are two forces on the teeth. The force created by the expander pushes the palate apart and a gap appears between the teeth. In fact, it is not uncommon for the gap between the two front teeth to be completely closed by the time the expander is removed.

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How long should I Wear my retainer after Invisalign treatment?

After completing Invisalign treatment, we recommend wearing your retainer night time for as long as you would like to keep them in their new positions.

Can I get rid of my retainers after 2 years?

A: Retainers are for life. While after 2 years of night time use, one COULD cease wearing retainers, but there are risks. It is very likely that teeth will move, even after retainer use for two years. The choice is personal, but my advice is to wear retainers forever.

Will my teeth change position after teeth removal?

Teeth have the possibility of changing position throughout life. This is true whether or not there has been orthodontic treatment. So, for the best insurance that your new, beautiful smile will last for a lifetime, continue to use your retainer during sleeping hours – at least several nights a week.

How long does it take for Invisalign to fix crooked teeth?

Invisalign offers a subtle and convenient way to correct crooked teeth within 6 to 24 months, depending of the severity of the case. What happens when you’re finished with Invisalign treatment?