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Q. My teeth are crooked after using retainers only at night. Should I get braces again?

Answered by
Dr. Prerna Jain
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Aug 09, 2018 and last reviewed on: Oct 09, 2018

Hello doctor,

One of my teeth started moving backward as soon as I started wearing my retainer just at night. It got painful to put the retainer back in, and so I stopped wearing it. I am terrified of orthodontists and dentists, and so did not let my orthodontist know. Now, two of my teeth has moved backwards and a couple are slightly crooked. Should I get braces again or is there another option for this?

Dr. Prerna Jain

Dr. Prerna Jain

Dentistry Orthodontist
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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

To correct the relapse of orthodontic treatment, there are two options. It depends on how much tooth movement is required.

  1. If it is one or two teeth requiring 1 mm or less tooth movement, an active retainer can be given.
  2. If it is more teeth or a greater amount of tooth movement in a complex multidimensional movement, you will require braces. Braces are also available in esthetic options like aligners.

For more information consult an orthodontist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthodontist

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