During orthodontic treatment, your teeth are held in position by your braces. Once they’re removed, stretched elastic fibres in the gum try to pull the teeth back to their original position – something we call “orthodontic relapse”. It takes time for these fibres to stop pulling on the teeth.
Continued growth of the jaws can also make teeth to move after the treatment completion. So it’s really important to wear your retainers as instructed by your orthodontist, otherwise your teeth may revert to their former positions
You’re most at risk of relapse just after your braces have been removed, then over time your teeth will begin to stabilise. This doesn’t mean you can stop wearing your retainer after a few months. To guarantee your teeth stay put, retainers are a lifelong commitment.
They’re both comfortable and discreet.