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It depends on your treatment, but the average adult has braces for 18 months to 3 years. It usually costs between $5,000 and $6,000. Other braces: If having a metal smile bothers you, ceramic braces are another option. The brackets are the color of your teeth, which makes them harder to see.
Typically, you can estimate how long you need to wear a retainer based on however long your teeth were in braces, according to National Dental Centre Singapore. This does not mean you have to wear them all day; you can typically wear the retainer only at night three to six months after your braces come off.Digital Vision./Digital Vision/Getty Images. Depends On Your Condition. How long you need to wear a retainer varies by case, according to Kids Health.Some people may need a retainer for a year to three years to keep teeth from shifting or to close a gap. You may even need a retainer for the rest of your life if you have certain conditions, like teeth grinding.ow long you need to wear a retainer varies by case, according to Kids Health. Some people may need a retainer for a year to three years to keep teeth from shifting or to close a gap.