I had braces to close the gap between my front teeth and immediately after the braces came off,i had bonded retainers though i still had a mild gap. now as they broke, i have the hawley retainers which are active so will they close the remaining gap?

Maybe: If your dentist designed the retainer so that he can adjust it to close the space the answer could be yes. It not predictable to close a space with a Hawley retainer so ask your dentist if he can do it.

You may: You may have excess tissue between the teeth keeping them apart. You may have a Bolton tooth size discrepancy. You may have traumatic Invisalign contact. You may have under or over-torqued incisors. Harley may close space, but may not keep space closed. Please seek consultation with an Orthodontic Specialist who can asses all of these parameters.

It depends..: On the reason the space re-appeared. If there is clearance between your upper and lower front teeth, a Hawley might help but only if the teeth would benefit from retraction. You might need a frenectomy or other treatment to solve the problem. You need to be evaluated, diagnosed, and understand the whole story before undergoing more treatment..

It is possible: Some Hawley retainers can be designed to do minor tooth movement, realign the front six teeth or close a small gap between your teeth. Asking your orthodontist-dentist is always a good starting point.