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A member asked:
I'm having my braces off on wednesday but not having my retainer till a week later; will my teeth move?
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Should be fine: Even if the teeth move minimally, the retainer will nudge them back into place.. Express your concerns to your orthodontist.
Answered 1/6/2019
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Minimally so: Nothing the retainer won't correct. Make sure you wear your retainer as instructed. Hope this helps.
Answered 5/20/2014
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Not noticeably: Even if there is minimal movement the retainers are made to the position your teeth were in at braces removal, and will nudge your teeth back into place. Be sure to wear them exactly as directed. Go looking for reasons to put them on, not excuses to take them off.
Answered 1/6/2019
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I had braces between 11 - 13 and after the treatment was over I had to put a teeth retainer every night to make sure that my teeth won't move. I used to put it every night but 2weeks ago I lost it. How long can I go without it and my teeth wont move?
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I had a brace 5 years ago and my teeth moved because I didn't the retainer long enough. If I had another brace how long would I wear it for?
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