Yes, all patients have a retainer after treatment. When your braces are removed, it is imperative that the teeth are retained in their positions to allow the supporting bone and soft tissue to settle around the teeth again. They will prevent the teeth from moving back to their start position.If you do not wear your retainers as instructed, your teeth may move back towards how they were before treatment. Current evidence suggests that retainers should be worn for as long as you want your teeth to be straight for.Teeth move throughout our life; the best way to guarantee keeping your teeth straight is to continue to wear your retainers long term. If you lose or break a retainer, contact us straight away.