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How long is a permanent (lower) retainer needed?

April 26, 2017lower needed PERMANENT retainer

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How long is a permanent (lower) retainer needed?

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The purpose of a permanent retainer is to give your teeth the best chance of staying in correct alignment. Adolescent patients will need the permanent retainer until we see what your wisdom teeth are going to do. Even adult patients will have their lower permanent retainer for many years.