{"id":75,"date":"2022-02-19T20:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T20:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthomilford.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2022-03-03T20:15:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T20:15:00","slug":"signs-it-is-time-to-replace-your-retainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthomilford.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/19\/signs-it-is-time-to-replace-your-retainer\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs It\u2019s Time to Replace Your Retainer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The first step to enjoying a beautifully straight smile is getting braces. The second step is preserving your results by wearing your retainer each evening! Since this is a lifelong best practice, your orthodontic appliance<\/a> may naturally experience some wear and tear throughout the years. But how do you know when it\u2019s time to order a replacement? Keep reading to learn the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Long Do Retainers Typically Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of retainer you get will largely determine how long it will last. While removable retainers typically last for 5-10 years, permanent alternatives can last for several decades. In both cases, how well you care for it will determine its lifespan. For example, if you don\u2019t store it in its designated case, drop it often, and neglect to clean it nightly, then you will likely need to order a replacement sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Signs It\u2019s Time to Replace Your Retainer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since you don\u2019t have to replace your retainer by a specific year, you may be wondering now how exactly you\u2019re supposed to know when it\u2019s time. In short, you should replace it if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n