Lost Your Retainer? Here’s Why You Need to Act Fast

​It happens to almost everyone at some point — a retainer gets wrapped in a napkin and tossed away, left behind at a hotel, or even chewed up by the family dog. Losing a retainer is common, but the real danger isn’t the inconvenience. It’s what happens to your smile if you go without one.

Why You Can’t Wait
Teeth are always moving, even after orthodontic treatment. They have a natural memory of where they started, and without the steady pressure of a retainer, they will begin to drift back.

• Shifting can start in just days.
• Front teeth move first, and even small changes can affect your bite and smile.
• The longer you wait, the harder it is to correct — sometimes requiring braces or aligners again.

Going without your retainer, even for a short time, risks undoing the investment you’ve already made in your smile.

How to Prevent Panic Next Time

• Always use your retainer case — never wrap it in a napkin.
• Keep a backup retainer on hand so you’re never without one.
• Replace retainers yearly to make sure they stay strong, clean, and effective.

The Easy Solution: Retainers For Life
If you’re part of Retainers For Life, replacing a lost retainer is simple. Your prescription and scan are already on file, so ordering a new one takes just minutes. We’ll ship it directly to your door — no extra appointments, no stress.
Your orthodontist has already partnered with Retainers For Life to make sure you never have to go without.
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Don’t wait until your teeth start shifting. Replace your retainer now and protect your smile for life.

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