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Can wearing retainers move teeth back?
Retainers are an orthodontic treatment that helps you maintain a more straight and prominent-looking smile. A retainer is great for someone who suffers from a misaligned, crooked, uneven, or weird-looking smile, as after the Invisalign treatment, it helps to hold your teeth back in position. Retainers do not help move teeth back majorly, but they can make a slight difference in how your smile appears.
Various factors determine the time of your progress with retainers. Factors like age, condition of your tooth, and how much time you had worn your Invisalign aligners before coming into play. If you have fewer dental issues like minor gaps, little uneven positioning, etc., retainers can help move your teeth by some inches.
How do retainers affect the teeth’ movement?
Certain factors determine your treatment time, but it is important to understand that retainers do not fully push or move your teeth; you can’t rely on retainers for major dental issues.Firstly, as suggested by your dentist, you will have to wear your retainers, which should be at night or for some hours of the day. Wearing your retainers regularly will help you speed up the process of maintaining a prominent smile.
Every custom-made retainer is meant to hold your teeth in a proper position gently. Retainers are meant to fit your teeth, holding the new bones and gums together to prevent dental relapse. They put pressure on your teeth to help get them straight and aligned.
In addition, it is vital to understand that everyone is different so is their treatment progress. But in general, almost everyone starts to see major changes in their smile by 3-5 months if wearing retainers.
Lastly, if you face a problem with your Invisalign aligners, you must consult your dentist for proper treatment.