Dentist Questions Dental Braces

Do braces move your teeth everyday?

I have braces on my teeth right now, and I'm just wondering, do they move my teeth in place everyday? How do they work?

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Braces when placed on your teeth follow a specific treatment plan. Some part of the appliance is activated to move specific teeth until all the teeth are are placed in their correct
POSITION. After you visit your dentist your teeth move for about three days. They are then held in place until your next appointment. That is why it is important to keep your appointments. Your teeth don't move every day. When your braces are taken off, you should be given a retainer.
This retainer should be worn 24/7 for 6 months
During this time your bone is hardening. If you like the way your teeth are, you don't want them to regress. Wearing your retainers is for your benefit.