Please verify your email address to receive email notifications.

Enter your email address

We have sent you a verification email. Please check your inbox and spam folder.

Unable to send verification, please refresh and try again later.

  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    Will my teeth be damaged by wearing retainers years later?

    Related Topics
    Dentistry Orthodontics
    I had my braces removed 6 years ago (at the age of 18). I am still needing to wear my retainers 1-2 times a week, as after a few days my teeth become more crooked again. Will my teeth become damaged by the constant movement and pressure of retainers on and off long-term, and by wearing retainers that were fitted 6 years ago? (Retainers have been kept clean)
    answer this question

  • Find a professional to answer your question

  • 1

    Thanks

    Dr Manfred Lagemann

    Dentist, Oral Surgeon

    Special Interest in Dental Implants and Wisdom Tooth Removal. Qualified with a Masters in Clinical Dentistry in Dental Implants and Bachelor of Dental Science with … View Profile

    The short answer is no. Your teeth are always trying to get into a neutral position in terms of the forces exerted by your musculature etc. They will most likely go crooked if you stop wearing your retainer. The retainer, if kept clean, will never damage the teeth in anyway.

    Reply to this post
     · 
    Report
    Reply to this post

    You must be a Health Professional to reply to this post. to your account or now (it's free).

answer this question

You must be a Health Professional to answer this question. Log in or Sign up .

You may also like these related questions

Related Fact Sheets
Related Questions

Empowering Australians to make better health choices