Thankfully, we can easily stop your teeth from moving after braces using removable retainers (pictured below) and/or fixed retainers. ... news: we treat orthodontic relapse on a daily basis, and there are a few discreet appliances that are perfect for quickly straightening teeth that have moved after braces. read more
The normal course is 24/7 after the braces are removed and then nigttime wear after that. For life. Wisdom teeth coming in can shift teeth depending on how they are coming in. read more
People vary in their biology as well as how their teeth move after braces. Some people are fortunate enough not to have to wear retainers, and their teeth do not move after braces, while others tend to move the second the braces come off. read more
In the first month after the braces are removed, the risk of relapse is very high. Relapse means that the teeth can take up to one year or more to stabilize after treatment. If you had gaps between your teeth before treatment, the retention period will be longer. read more