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My bottom teeth have become crooked over the years. I had braces but that was 30 years ago. My fathers teeth had moved so much that he needed to have oral surgery to fix his teeth to the tune of $13k. I decided to spend the $6k for invisalign to look better and avoid future surgery.

My wife had them and we had great results. I have had them a month and Im already seeing some nice results, still have 5 months to go.

Regarding wearing a retainer, once done kids are supposed to wear a retainer as well, your bottom jaw is always growing and shifting. I hadn't heard that this shifting is any different for adults.

I am considering getting a permanent retainer so I don't have to wear the retainer. I told my ortho I'll probably be good for 5 months and then start to forget. He says yes, everyone does that. LOL The permanent retainer is a small metal bar that goes behind your teeth to keep them from sliding around. I have heard a few people say that after a week or so, you forget its there.