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Will Retainers Shift Teeth Back Into Place 6 Months After Braces? (photo)
I got my braces off six months ago. My teeth shifted because I haven't worn my retainers ever since. If I wear them now, will my teeth go back to being straight?
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Leighkaay
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Teeth shifting after not wearing retainers
Retainers typically keep your teeth straight when worn just at night. For active tooth movement like your case they should be worn full time. If your retainer still fits you can start wearing it and you should see improved alignment quickly. Let your doctor know you're back on board, I'm sure he/she would be happy to make any needed adjustments.
San Ramon Orthodontist
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Some Retainers Can Move Your Teeth a Bit
It really depends on what type of retainers you have, and how far your teeth have moved from their original position.
If your retainers don't fit at all that isn't a good sign, but it sounds like you can put them back in. Either way I'd swing by whoever gave you the retainers and tell them what happened. They may be able to make some adjustments with them to get your teeth moved back where they need to be.
Allentown Orthodontist
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Your retainer 6 mos after treatment
It is possible, especially if you have your original retainer from when your braces were removed. However as Dr Koutsoukos said "The retainer is not to move teeth, but to maintain them in the position they should stay in after braces. You need to go back and speak with your orthodontist and see what he says." so don;t forget to take your retainers with you when you go for your appointment.
Don;t be embarrassed about going in, your not the first or the last to do this.
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Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Will wearing my retainer after my teeth shifted move them back?
A retainer is a custom made removable device that helps the teeth maintain their position after braces. You had your braces removed 6 months ago and have not worn any retainer and now your teeth have shifted back.The retainer is not to move teeth, but to maintain them in the position they should stay in after braces. You need to go back and speak with your orthodontist and see what he says. Do not put the retainer in now until you check with your Dr. first. It was made to retain your...
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Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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hi i got my braces off months ago and wore my retainer every day and night for 6 months then i only had to were it at night in which i do. but every day i take it off my teeth move and when i put the retainer on it hurts like hell and i can feel them goin back in to place but i dont think this is normal and my front tooth is now slightly over lapping the other one and its loose.... can you suggest any advice