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    Can retainers fix my misaligned teeth?

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    I took off my braces recently and got retainers. I wore them immediately the first day but didn't wear the second day and now teeth have moved. Now my bottom two teeth shifted so one is slightly in the back of the other one. (Now my retainer is loose and don't fit how it used to). Will my retainers fix the misalignment or do i have to visit the dentist.
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    Dr Frank Farrelly

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    Principal Dentist at Darlinghurst Dental, a high quality, affordable practice located in the heart of Darlinghurst. A high emphasis on customer service and impeccable cross … View Profile

    A retainer is designed to hold the teeth in position, rather than move them. If the retainer is no longer fitting correctly, you could inadvertantly cause other movements of your teeth and make it worse. 

    At this stage you can:


    Get a new retainer - this will hold the teeth in their current position, but not move them back to ideal

    OR

    Restart orthodontics - This will likely incur fees, but should be quick if there is only minor relapse.

    Relapse in orthodontics is common, but can usually be controlled with retainers, which is why they are so important. If you don't comply well, perhaps they can fit a bonded retainer (metal wire behind your teeth) so it is there permanently.

    The sooner you go back, the less relapse and likely the less cost incurred.

    Hope this helps.


    Dr Frank Farrelly

    Darlinghurst Dental, 30 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

    (02) 9331 1766

    https://darlinghurstdental.com.au/invisalign/

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