If your retainers feel tight, but not painful, keep wearing them full time over the next few days until they start to feel okay. Hopefully, they will gently nudge your teeth back in line. If your retainers are painful, or you can’t get them to fit over your teeth, don’t force them. It turns out, that even though your old trays fit you they can still cause damage to your teeth. Especially since your older trays, although they may seem to fit, are likely tighter than they should be. This means that by forcing them onto your teeth you are putting unnecessary pressure on them. The same sentiment goes for old retainers.
If the retainer isn’t fitting properly, contact your dentist or orthodontist for a correction. The wire between the teeth or the plastics in the mouth might be the source of this problem. 5. Tightly fit the retainer on the back teeth If necessary, press it into position with your fingertips. Biting the retainer into place might cause it to break.
So the answer to the question, “can retainers move teeth back?” is yes, sometimes. If your retainer doesn’t fit snugly or causes pain, be sure to schedule an appointment with your dental professional for their recommendation. Over time as you neglect to wear your retainer, you will start to notice your retainer is not fitting properly. Hoping you can help clarify a contradiction in your content. It states retainers are just that….their purpose is to retain the position of the teeth; however under this section you state that of your teeth have shifted while waiting for your replacement retainer it will move them back into position over time. Which one is it?
Can I use old retainers to shift my teeth back? Retainers can only be used to slightly straighten teeth if they were provided by an orthodontist. Using old retainers to try and move teeth around can end up misaligning them even further. Removable retainers should only be used according to your orthodontic treatment plan.
Types of Retainers: There are two main types of retainers commonly used:a. Fixed Retainers: These are permanent retainers that are bonded to the back surfaces of the front teeth. They provide continuous support to prevent any shifting.b. Removable Retainers: These are removable appliances that are custom-made to fit the patient’s teeth.
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