Will I be OK without my retainer for a week?

During this time, a week without your retainer may cause some minor shifting. Your retainer may feel a bit tighter on your teeth when you place it back in again. Throughout the rest of your retention phase, it’s still possible for your teeth to shift a bit if you go without wearing your retainer for a week.

What happens if I force my retainers on?

If you have to force your retainer to fit, you shouldn’t wear it: forcing a retainer that doesn’t fit could damage your teeth or the retainer. Try gently putting the retainer back in your mouth: if you have to force it, then it no longer fits and you should not try to put it in your mouth.

Can I stop wearing my retainer after 6 months?

Six months after treatment is too short to stop wearing your retainer. The worst that can happen is a collapse of your treatment. The teeth try to return to their original position. They won’t make it because the other teeth tend to hold them in place.

Will my teeth shift back after a dental retainer?

Well, it takes a similar amount of time for your teeth to shift back significantly. One thing to keep in mind though, it’s that teeth can shift back even after the retainer segment of your treatment has successfully been completed. It doesn’t happen to everyone, but it happened to me.

Why do my retainers feel tight and sore?

Too many missed days, and you may need to see your orthodontist to evaluate the changes. The retainers are feeling tight because of slight shifting (relapse) of the teeth, and the soreness is generally the result of pressure against the teeth (like the feeling when you first got your braces put on).

How long can I go without a retainer after root canal?

So there is a tendency of tooth to relapse to its previous position. Retainer prevent this relapses. 15–20 days are ok to go without retainer. If u r using a removable retainer, you can switch to a fixed one.