Teeth out of Place Will They Get Back to Their Original Position? (photo)

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It has been a year since my braces and my teeth have shifted a little specially the lower ones what are the chances that after wearing my retainers my teeth will be the way they were ????

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Without seeing how your teeth WERE, it is hard to tell.  As a rule of thumb, retainers retain, not move.  This means they hold teeth in place.  It seems there has been some rotation when they have shifted, so I would doubt that your retainer can help.

Gary Nack, DDS (retired) · Answer

Sorry to say, but it appears you are suffering from relapse. This is a common occurrence when patient's do not where their retainers as prescribed. See your orthodontist now before the relapse worsens. He may be able to re-align your teeth in a short period of time then make you a new retainer.

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