You're not alone.
This is more common than you think.
Unfortunately one of biggest causes of this is when retainers are not worn or worn incorrectly.
In addition, to make things worse, unfortunately they don't fix themselves and is more likely to get more crooked over time. This would then increase the complexity, time and finally cost of re-treatment.
Provided this is picked up early, treatment is cheaper, faster and easier to fix.
The team at Tooth Heaven are always open to accept patients from anywhere. We are very familiar and experienced with this and commonly fix teeth that have relapsed from previous Orthodontic treatment performed elsewhere.
Before things get worse, call the team at Tooth Heaven now!
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Question: Why are my teeth shifting again after braces or aligners?
Answer: Teeth can drift when retainers are not worn properly or at all. This is common and often worsens over time. Early attention makes retreatment easier, faster and more cost effective.
Question: Is relapse after orthodontic treatment common?
Answer: Yes. Even years later teeth may shift without retention. Many patients experience relapse if retainers are not consistently worn to stabilise the new alignment.
Question: What should I do if my teeth are moving back?
Answer: Do not wait for things to get worse. If caught early, retreatment is simpler and more affordable. At Tooth Heaven we are experts at fixing relapsed teeth from past orthodontics. Just give our team a call and we will guide you.