I got my braces off 3 months ago and my underbite was fixed, but now it is slowly coming back. my teeth are nearly touching. what does this mean?

I would: wait for an Orthodontist to help answer that. I would call your dentist tomorrow to let them know. I am sure they will want to see you and let you know if this is normal or if they would like to correct it. Best of luck!

Re-evaluation: You should b e re-evaluated by the orthodontist that treated you. Please give them a call for an appointment.

It matters how old: you are. Your best answer is going to come from the dentist that treated U. Some regression or changing back might be expected, but your treating dentist should be in the best position to tell U if this is suspected, or if perhaps the braces came off too soon, or you might need to wear a retainer at night to help hold the position. My son wore braces years ago, & he still uses a night device.

Get back to dentist: Get back to the dentist/orthodontist whom treated you. Are you wearing your retainer/retainers. Don't wait.

Bite changes: See your orthodontist about the changes in you bite that you have noticed. Have you been wearing your retainers as instructed? Your orthodontist knows your mouth and can tell you what to do.

See yr orthodontist: If you consistently don't wear your retainers as recommended, your teeth may move to an extent that you may have to have braces again. See your orthodontist for evaluation and instructions.

Retainer?: If you are not wearing it, then what is happening is exactly what I would expect. You must wear ti to keep your keep your teeth from shift back toward their original state. if you really are wearing it, see your orthodontist. Actually, either way see them, but understand this may be your doing if you have not worn them

Underbite: People with an underbite sometimes grow out from under their Orthodontic correction. True skeletal imbalance often requires both Orthodontics and Jaw Surgery after all growth has ceased. Discuss this with your Orthodontic Specialist.