How soon teeth shift

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#1 Post by **Keith** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:49 pm

I just had my braces taken off today and I was happy but now, about 9 hours later, a small (very small) gap has opened up. The ortho wanted to do my retainers today but I had to work. I go Monday and I'm trying not to stress out, because the retainer will move the teeth back, right? It might just be tight? Anyone else have this problem? Please tell me everything will be alright

#2 Post by **Eleni** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:21 pm

Don't stress out. Your teeth wonâ€™t truly stabilize until about a year down the road. The retainer will move them back, and diligent wear will ensure your teeth stay put.

I got my retainers the day they came off, but it turned out my bottom one didn't fit. My ortho took a new mold and ordered me another one. I got them off on Monday and now about 5 days later my bite is off as the bottom have slightly shifted. It happens. It's fixable.

Deep breath. You are fine.

#3 Post by **victory1** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:09 am

I don't know why your ortho did not give you an impression appointment before debanding. When we ready to deband, mine give 2 appointments (ussually debanding are 2 weeks after the impression appointment), mines where Nov 27th & Dec 13th. They gave me both appointments after my last adjustment 5 weeks previous. Hopefully your teeth won't shift too much. Good luck!

#4 Post by **Aquagirl910** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:09 am

Don't worry, your teeth won't shift. I didn't get my retainer until 8days after my appointment when I got my braces off! Your retainer just feels tight, but soon your teeth will move back into their original places. Good Luck!

#5 Post by **maple** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:41 pm

The retainer should put them back.

#6 Post by **Keith** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:49 pm

Thanks for the replies! When I was at work, I ran into an orthodontist and he laughed and said not to worry because he sometimes doesn't have patients come back for retainers for two weeks.