How long does it take for molar band spaces to close?

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#1 Post by **quiggle** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:15 pm

I'm 5 months into wearing my retainers and all but one molar still has spacing (upper left) that results in food getting stuck in-between. Is it still common to have the spacing close to six months of wearing retainers, if so how long does it usually take to have the spacing close up? Thank you!

#2 Post by **BraceFace2o1o** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:03 pm

Good question, I have wondered this too. And does anyone know how these small gaps close, if at all? I mean, do the molars shift towards the premolars or?

#3 Post by **kennyandrew85** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:55 am

Molars naturally want to move to the front of the mouth, in time they would probably fill the gaps without braces.
I was told this is why people with big/too many teeth in a small mouth cause crowding at the front because of the pressure from the back teeth wanting to move forward.

#4 Post by **BraceFace2o1o** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:47 am

kennyandrew85 wrote:Molars naturally want to move to the front of the mouth, in time they would probably fill the gaps without braces.
I was told this is why people with big/too many teeth in a small mouth cause crowding at the front because of the pressure from the back teeth wanting to move forward.

Oh that is interesting! I never knew that. Thanks kennyandrew85

#5 Post by **illay** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:09 am

interesting...
i will wait for other answer..
if we use Hawler retainer, then it will be impossible for them to close, right? (Because the hook are put on the molar)

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