You Asked, We Answered: How Long Do You Need to Wear a Retainer After Invisalign?

Patients often assume that once they’ve worked through their entire series of clear aligners, their orthodontic treatment is finished. That’s not the case because there is one last step: the retention phase. This involves us taking impressions of your teeth and using those to create a custom retainer. If you’re curious how long you need to wear this orthodontic device after Invisalign, and why wearing it consistently is so important, read on!