“How do I stop my teeth from shifting without a retainer?”

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“How do I stop my teeth from shifting without a retainer?”

I wear a retainer. How do I stop my teeth from shifting without a retainer?

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**Dr. Hadi Daia** Orthodontist Rochester Hills, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hadi Daia Orthodontist Rochester Hills, MI

Wearing a retainer or a bite splint is absolutely important to keep the teeth under the retainer or bite splint straight

**German Trujillo** Dentist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

German Trujillo Dentist San Diego, CA

The only way to avoid shifting after orthodontic treatment is with a retainer. German Trujillo, DDS

**Almabrouk Kernaf** Dentist North Adams, MA · Accepted Answer

Almabrouk Kernaf Dentist North Adams, MA

Is not gana happening because you need the retainer to keep your teeth in the place .

**Dr. Nick Cicortas** Dentist Boca Raton, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nick Cicortas Dentist Boca Raton, FL

If you have a removable clear plastic retainer, you may be able to switch to a permanent wire retainer.

**Dr. Robert Korwin** Dentist Red Bank, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Korwin Dentist Red Bank, NJ

The purpose of a retainer is to stop teeth from shifting. Alternative methods include wire splints or crowns.

**Dr. Selam Totonchi** Dentist Wheaton, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Selam Totonchi Dentist Wheaton, IL

You cannot fully stop shifting without some kind of retainer.

**Dr. Patricia A. London** Dentist Concord, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Patricia A. London Dentist Concord, NC

You can't.