Is it normal for retainers to change shape after a few months of use?

April 15, 2023
Asked By:Eclectic0412 in England, United Kingdom

I’ve finished Invisalign treatment and have been wearing retainers every night for over a year. After about 3 months my retainers changed shape slightly, which changed the position of my teeth. I’ve gone through all 3 of my retainers and each one has lost the original positioning of my teeth. Is this normal? And how often should retainers be replaced? I feel like I need another course of Invisalign treatment to refine my teeth again.

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January 10, 2024

Answer: Certainly! Retainers can undergo slight changes in shape over time.

January 10, 2024

Answer: Certainly! Retainers can undergo slight changes in shape over time.

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