It takes about 12 to 18 months on average to complete an Invisalign treatment. During that time, you’ll wear your aligners for 22-hours every day, maintain good oral hygiene habits, and clean your trays on a regular basis. But what happens after?

Similar to an orthodontic treatment using traditional braces, most patients do have to wear a retainer after Invisalign. The specifics of retainer wear and maintenance isn’t exactly common knowledge, so if you have more questions, keep reading. You’ll find answers!