Invisalign: Q&A  Ask a Question  How Long After Invisalign Do I
Need a Retainer?  After invisalign would I have to wear a
retainer forever? I have a gap and my front left tooth is
crooked. Many people includeing my bf say that I shouldnt even
bother my teeth because he thinks that they are fine (he had
really bad teeth, like horrible when he was younger and i
believe had to wear braces for like 3 years or more, so he wants
me to stay away from anything that does something to your
teeth). I want my teeth straight, but my only problem is I read
someone's review and they said that they have to wear a retainer
forever. I don't mind having to wear them for a while, but I
really don't want to wear them forever, if i have to ask a
ortho, could they be able to tell me if i have to wear it
forever before they even start me with invisalign because I
really don't want to?  14 doctor answers:  Retention, to some
degree (not full-time), is required for lifetime.   Whether one
has had braces/Invisalign or not, teeth are co