Teeth shifting - braces removed early.

[PineappleFish]

So, long story short I'm having my braces removed "early" (only by about a month, if that) due to psychological reasons. Has anyone had any experience with this. I understand that retainers should be worn 24/7, but will teeth still shift around even with a permanent retainer + and essix? does the arch stay the same?

[Snowglobe32]

Your teeth are going to settle when the braces come off. It won't be much of a difference but naturally once the brackets and wires are removed, there won't be anything holding the teeth in place, so they settle.

This is why you need to wear retainers.