“Do your teeth move back after Invisalign?”

teeth will move back towards their original position no matter what technique is used if strict retention protocol is not followed up. moving teeth is one thing, keeping them in place is another issue.

Yes, your teeth will move your entire life. You can be any age to use clear aligners to move your teeth. So, it is very important to wear your retainers after any orthodontic treatment to keep your teeth where they were placed. You can think of your teeth in your jaws like rubber bands. If you stretch them out, they will return to their original shape when released, unless a retainer is there to hold them in place.

Yes, they often can move back to the starting position if you don't wear retainers at night.

Your teeth can move back after Invisalign if you don't wear a retainer after you complete treatment. With any orthodontic treatment, braces or Invisalign, it is necessary to wear a retainer to maintain your straight teeth.

Your teeth can relapse, or move back, toward original positions after any type of Orthodontic alignment. Whether your teeth were straightened with metal braces or Invisalign, you are at risk for post-treatment relapse.

To protect against, and minimize, any post-treatment movement or shifting, it is best to wear retainers. Retainers will maintain teeth in their aligned position and help to minimize any positional relapse.

Retainers can be fixed or bonded on teeth, or they can be removable. It is best to discuss a post-orthodontic retention strategy with your Orthodontist. Having a game plan in place will help you to protect your investment in straighter teeth!