Can your teeth move if permament retainer has broken after 3 years?

Hello,





I've had a permanent retainer on my bottom teeth for about 3 years... maybe more... I accidentally broke it and now I need to get it removed; can my teeth start to move even though I've had it for so long? Will my doctor put a new one in???





I could ask my dentist but I don't want to wait until Monday...

Can your teeth move if permament retainer has broken after 3 years?
Yes your teeth can always move if there is any space between them, every time you chew you put pressure on them. I can't answer if he will put another one on that is up to him.
Reply:Wha??? How in the hell did you break a permanant retainer? Yes they can move, but if you're getting a new one on Monday there is nothing to worry about. They don't start to shift that fast.
Reply:as you know, after you get your braces off you taper how much time you spend having the retainer. you're supposed to have the retainer in at night, practically, for the rest of your life.


for the weekend you should be fine. 3 years is quite a bit of time and you shouldn't have any problem. i'd be more concerned if you just gotten your braces off.


but make sure you go!!!! i had a patient lose his retainer and three years of braces was wasted in a matter of a couple of weeks after.


please, go to the dentist on monday.


good luck


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