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A member asked:
On average about how many months could it take for your teeth and jaw to shift back to their natural position, if you dont wear your retainers?
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Orthodontist: This is a question best answered by an orthodontist or the specialist who is treating you and applied the retainers. He/she knows the condition of your alignment before and during treatment.
Answered 5/3/2018
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Immediately: If retainers are not worn teeth begin destabilizing immediately. How much they relapse and over what period of time varies from person to person. Please return immediately to the Generalist or specialist Orthodontist who treated you for evaluation and advice.
Answered 4/21/2018
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Immediately : Movement starts immediately. That is why there is soreness if you miss a day.
Answered 4/23/2018
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