“Do teeth stay straight after braces?”
I want to get braces. Do teeth stay straight after braces?
7 Answers
Yes, if you wear your retainer as your orthodontist recommend.
No, you need to wear a retainer for life to avoid relapse, the frequency of wear and type or retainer will vary depending on the needs and the amount of time elapsed after braces are taken off.
Retainers are essential for teeth to stay straight after braces
Following orthodontic treatment, we recommend patients wear retainers for life. Teeth may shift (we call this relapse) over time if you are not wearing your retainers.
Yes, teeth move after braces even with retainers. Wisdom teeth if present can contribute to the shifting .The same dynamics which contributed to the original malalignment problem may continue to exist and cause shifting. If shifting occurs post completion, the orthodontist may recommend a fixed lower retainer which is quite effective and unnoticeable.
Only if you wear your retainers.
Yes they do, provided you wear your retainers to bed and wear them for a lifetime.
